EHS Manager (m/f/d)

About the job

EHS Manager (m/f/d)

• Full-time
• Compensation: CHF 109,690 - CHF 175,504 - yearly

Job Description

About the Role

To strengthen our plant management team at the Kreuzlingen site, Thurgau, we are currently looking for an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager reporting directly to our Plant Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for the further development and assurance of our high standards in occupational safety, environmental protection, process and plant safety, as well as health protection in our chemical production environment.

This position is based on-site at the Kreuzlingen location.

Main Responsibilities

Role Model: As an expert in safety and leader of our 2-person EHS team, you inspire everyone about safety and actively promote a "Safety First!" culture.

Comprehensive Safety Management: You develop and shape our areas of occupational safety, environmental protection, energy/waste management, plant/building safety, and process safety sustainably.

Interface with Authorities: You maintain close contact with authorities and advise the plant at all levels on new and changed requirements.

Safe Plant Operation: You develop solutions and measures to ensure the safe operation of our chemical plants, processes, and procedures.

Advancement of Safety Awareness: You design and conduct safety-related training measures for all areas and levels.

Qualifications

Required

Completed Studies & Safety Understanding: Preferably in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Safety Engineering, along with a strong safety understanding.

Professional Experience: Experience as a safety specialist related to occupational and process safety (HAZOP, PHA, PSM) in a chemical production environment.

Legal Knowledge: Sound knowledge of Swiss and European occupational safety laws and regulations, as well as chemical and environmental law and the European Chemicals Regulation (REACH).

Skills You Need for Success

Project Management & Language Skills: Experience in project management, ideally based on Lean / Six Sigma methods (Green Belt or Black Belt), as well as fluent German and English skills.

Personality: You are creative, innovative, entrepreneurial, and eager to build sustainable projects.

Additional Information

What We Offer Here is an insight into the great benefits you can expect:

• Leisure: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave.
• Health and Safety: We offer occupational pension schemes and accident insurance covering both work-related and private accidents.
• Well-being and Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program, including Lyra Wellbeing, for comprehensive support and receive an annual health check with the company doctor.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from hybrid working options and flexible hours for part-time positions (not applicable to shift models).
• Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with individual training and a personalised Individual Development Plan.
• Social Engagement: Get involved in volunteer activities supporting charitable organisations.

To process your application as quickly as possible, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also ask that you submit your CV in the same language as this job posting.

Why Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and around 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can build your career in a company with innovation in its DNA. Founded to make a real impact for a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees what it is like to work at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods), apparel, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Our chemical plant in Kreuzlingen has been operating for over 40 years and employs more than 100 people. The sustainable improvement and optimisation of our products is a central corporate goal of Avery Dennison and our Kreuzlingen site in Switzerland on Lake Constance. The main functions at this site include production (operations), including warehousing/loading, as well as the technical department with maintenance, upkeep, and quality. This offers diverse career paths and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnic or national origin, skin colour, religion, gender, 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 a reasonable accommodation: Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. In the EMEA region, we promote an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Pay Transparency Statement

The above-mentioned base salary represents what Avery Dennison expects to be a reasonable compensation for this position at the time of this publication. Actual salaries vary within the range and may be above or below the range under certain circumstances, depending on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education and qualifications, as well as the scope of duties, complexity of the position, responsibilities, and regular and/or required business travel, which may vary depending on the applicant pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to change this information at any time in compliance with applicable law.

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