Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager Netherlands

About the role

Step into a pivotal role where safety meets innovation. As our new EHS Manager Netherlands you will drive Environmental Health and Safety excellence at two premier Dutch locations: our Leiden Pilot Plant and our European HQ in Oegstgeest.

At our pilot plant in Leiden we test new techniques and adhesives simulating them for our plants across Europe. At our Head Office in Oegstgeest we have approximately 400 employees in a modern office facility along with a lab for developing new adhesives. You will be the hands-on leader strengthening our team and shaping our safety future reporting directly to the EHS Director EMENA. Since both locations are close by no traveling is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational EHS Management: Manage day-to-day safety operations for Oegstgeest and Leiden implementing global corporate EHS/PSM programs and ensuring strict adherence to sustainability goals.
• Risk Assessment & Control: Conduct thorough risk assessments including those for CMR (Carcinogenic Mutagenic Reprotoxic) substances and implement robust control measures for chemical hazards and flammable liquids.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Dutch health and safety law (Arbowetgeving) and environmental regulations maintaining a deep understanding of the full lifecycle of chemical management from handling to disposal.
• Safety Systems & Technical Expertise: Apply expertise in ATEX zoning equipment and gas measuring techniques to maintain a safe environment in our labs and pilot plant.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide guidance on new environmental legislation and green chemistry practices fostering a strong safety culture through coaching and feedback.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

Required:

• Technical or bachelor / university degree in Environment Health and Safety or Chemical/Process Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Deep expertise in occupational EHS industrial hygiene and Dutch health and safety legislation (Arbowetgeving) within a manufacturing or lab environment.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Proven ability to exercise diplomacy foster teamwork and skillfully influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership coaching and mentoring skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal written and presentation skills in both Dutch and English with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software systems.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Benefits:
  • We offer a benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.
  • Access to Lyra our confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • We provide a free health check every 4 years and free fruit on-site.
  • Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund employer pays ⅔ of the premium.
  • Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).
  • Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (4% ATV allowance pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
• Commuting & On-site Perks: 
  • Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: 
  • Invest in your growth with a 500 annual individual training budget access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at .

At Avery Dennison we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG Apparel Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an accommodation via In the EMEA region we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate Unite and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time