Regional EHS Manager Central Region (must be local to Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX)

The Regional EHS Manager plays a key role in providing leadership to several of our Production Facilities across the U.S. Central Region. The Regional EHS Manager works both as part of a team and  also has a level of autonomy by exercising independent judgment and discretion with limited supervision. The incumbent must display knowledge in environmental compliance occupational health and safety waste management and recycling and other applicable regulatory and EHS-related topics. This role will be a part of a newly formed EHS department at Vestcom. Career growth opportunities will be available across both Vestcom and Avery Dennison. 

Job Summary:

The Regional EHS Manager for the Central Region is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining effective Environmental Health and Safety programs across all company operations and facilities within the designated Central states (e.g. Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska Texas Oklahoma). This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal state and local EHS regulations (e.g. OSHA EPA specific state-level agencies) and company policies drives a strong safety culture and significantly reduces risk injuries and environmental impact across the region. The Manager will act as the primary EHS resource and subject matter expert for regional leadership and site teams.  It is a hands-on role 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management & Implementation:

• Drive a proactive safety culture across the Central Region through visibility leadership coaching and employee engagement programs

• Compile and analyze regional EHS performance data (KPIs) and metrics.

• Oversee the reporting and investigation of all EHS incidents (injuries spills near misses) across the Central Region ensuring root cause analysis is completed and effective corrective actions are implemented promptly.

• Assist & lead the development deployment and oversight of EHS management systems and programs tailored to the Central Regions operational needs

• Ensure consistent implementation of global Avery Dennison and national EHS standards policies and procedures across all regional sites.

• Develop regional EHS training programs (including report and analysis) for all levels of employees 

• Serve as a coach and mentor to site-level EHS personnel (if applicable) and EHS Committee members throughout the region.

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant federal state and local regulations.

• Develop and execute a robust regional EHS audit and inspection schedule.

• Monitor proposed and new EHS regulations and communicate potential impacts to regional leadership leading efforts to ensure timely compliance.

• Act as the primary company liaison for regulatory inspections (e.g. OSHA/state agency visits) within the Central Region.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Science Engineering or a related field. A masters degree or CSP/CIH/CHMM certification is  desirable.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in EHS management with at least 2 years managing multi-site/regional responsibilities.

• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 ISO 45001) risk assessment methodologies incident investigation techniques and root cause analysis.

• Competencies: Exceptional communication influencing and leadership skills. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and build strong relationships across a geographically dispersed region.

• Travel: This position requires significant travel (e.g.40-50%) across the Central Region to conduct site visits audits and support incident investigations.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this position is $115000 - $130000 / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.  

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time