Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

Avery Dennison Corporation; Miamisburg (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Miamisburg, OH is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to lead all EHS programs at the site. You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, and align site activities with corporate standards.

The role requires 7+ years of EHS leadership in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s degree, and relevant certifications; you will manage audits, incident investigations, and capital projects to enhance safety and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive EHS leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Mastery of OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910), EPA/environmental compliance (waste, air, water), and Workers’ Compensation.
• Analytical data tools and enterprise EHS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS programs and drive a proactive safety culture.
• Maintain and improve ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 based systems.
• Serve as SME for OSHA, EPA, and fire code requirements; oversee waste, stormwater, and environmental obligations.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA to reduce injuries.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases with Occupational Health Nurse and TPA.
• Review capital projects with maintenance/engineering to mitigate risks.
• Lead audits and maintain documentation in enterprise systems (LMS, incident management).
• Deliver training aligned with Life Saving Rules and handle confidential matters.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Tools

Enablon

Smartsheet

Google Workspace

Job description

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

• Full-time

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Lead and manage all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs for the Miamisburg manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and alignment with Avery Dennison corporate standards. This position serves as the site EHS subject matter expert and strategic partner to the plant leadership team leadership, driving a proactive, risk-based safety culture focused on Zero Harm, regulatory excellence, operational continuity, and environmental stewardship.

The Site EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving site-level EHS systems, ensuring effective hazard identification and control, regulatory compliance assurance, injury and environmental incident prevention, and alignment with enterprise EHS initiatives.

POSITION DUTIES

Safety Leadership: Partner with site leadership to drive culture through visible engagement, accountability, and behavior-based safety initiatives.

Management Systems: Implement and maintain the site EHS Management System (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001) and ensure alignment with corporate standards.

Regulatory Compliance: Act as the primary liaison and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OSHA, EPA, Ohio EPA, and fire code requirements; oversee hazardous waste, stormwater, and environmental obligations.

Incident Management: Lead root cause investigations for injuries and near-misses; manage the CAPA process and drive reduction in recordable incidents using data-driven indicators.

Occupational Health: Manage site workers’ compensation cases in collaboration with the Sr. Occupational Health Nurse and TPA.

Cross-Functional Support: Review capital projects with maintenance/engineering to mitigate risks during design; support sustainability goals (e.g., landfill‑free and recycling).

Audit & Documentation: Lead internal/external audits and maintain accurate records within enterprise systems (LMS, incident management, etc.).

Training & Ethics: Deliver Life Saving Rule‑aligned training and handle confidential matters with the highest degree of discretion.

Supervisory & Decision‑Making

Leadership: Directly supervise and develop a team of EHS Professionals (Specialists, Technicians) and the Site Security Supervisor.

Authority: Exercise independent authority over site-level EHS operations and immediate hazard mitigation; collaborate with leadership on strategic investments and policy.

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering preferred).

Certifications: CSP, ASP, CIH, or CHMM preferred.

Experience & Technical Skills

Experience: 7+ years of progressive EHS leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Regulatory Expertise: Mastery of OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910), EPA/environmental compliance (waste, air, water), and Workers’ Compensation.

Technical Proficiency: Analytical data tools, Google Workspace, and enterprise EHS systems (Enablon/Smartsheet preferred).

Core Competencies: Lead complex injury investigations (CAPA), influence operations leadership, and deliver high‑impact training to large groups.

Physical Requirements & Environment

Mobility: Ability to walk production floors, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Environment: Comfortable in a high‑activity manufacturing setting (noise, chemicals, temperature shifts).

Location: 100% On‑site (Miamisburg, OH) with <10% travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Pre‑employment Screening Notice

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post‑offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.