Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

About the role

Avery Dennison is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company serving industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. The company employs approximately 35,000 employees across more than 50 countries and reported sales of $8.9 billion in 2025.

As the Sr. Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, you will serve as a key member of the EHS team for the Materials Group North America business, acting as the primary EHS resource for the corporate headquarters (onsite) and three additional facilities based in Painesville, OH and Azusa, CA (remotely).

Responsibilities

• Implement programs and develop facility-specific procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory and company requirements.
• Integrate company and facility-level EHS management systems to maintain compliance, environmental protection, and safe operating conditions.
• Track and regularly report the status of regulatory compliance and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log, form 101, and all other governmental and corporate database records.
• Organize and control an effective accident prevention program.
• Implement education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.
• Facilitate the management of change (MOC) program and ensure timely completion of approvals and Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews.
• Act as a resource and mentor to facility safety teams.
• Lead as the emergency response coordinator for the corporate headquarters.
• Investigate all spills, releases, injuries, fires, and near-misses and document them in the reporting system.
• Coordinate and maintain the Job Safety Analysis program, including maintaining chemical approvals and evaluating new R&D procedures for EHS considerations.
• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure conformance to safety and sanitary standards and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver strong results from behavioral-based processes.
• Generate new ideas or creative solutions to share with leadership for the continued growth of the EHS department.
• Partner with multiple corporate functions in a collaborative manner.
• Execute tasks with minimal supervision, acting as the lead EHS delegate for the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in EHS roles with demonstrated experience driving results on complex work assignments of progressive complexity, depth, and scope.
• Advanced professional EHS certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, QEP, CEA, REM) preferred but not required.
• Experience in a research and development laboratory environment preferred.
• Knowledge of PSM or familiarity with solvent processes and solvent safety.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Good project/problem resolution skills.
• Proficiency with applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Sheets, and function-specific software.
• Strategic thinking with strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Strong mentoring, facilitating, and training skills with the flexibility to support a 24-hour operation.
• Ability to work on-site in Mentor, OH Monday through Friday, with availability to come on-site on weekends in an emergency (or arrange coverage).
• Up to 5% travel may be required.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $111,000 per year. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, location, job scope, complexity, responsibilities, and travel requirements.