EHS Manager (m/f/d)

About the role

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

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

Main tasks

• Role model function: As an expert in safety and a leader of our 2-person EHS team, you will inspire everyone regarding the topic of safety and actively commit to a "Safety First!" culture.
• Comprehensive safety management: You will sustainably develop and shape our areas of occupational safety, environmental protection, energy/waste management, plant/building safety, and process safety.
• Interface to authorities: You will be in close contact with authorities and advise the plant at all levels on new and changed requirements.
• Safe plant operation: You will develop proposed solutions and measures to ensure the safe operation of our chemical plants, workflows, and processes.
• Further development of safety awareness: You will design and implement safety-relevant training measures for all areas and levels.

Required

• Completed studies & safety understanding: Preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering, or safety engineering, as well as a strong understanding of safety.
• Professional experience: Experience as a safety specialist with reference to occupational and process safety (HAZOP, PHA, PSM) in a chemical production environment.
• Legal knowledge: Sound knowledge regarding Swiss and European occupational safety law requirements and regulations, as well as in chemical and environmental law and the European chemical regulation (REACH).

Skills you need for your 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, fond of innovation, think entrepreneurially, and have the desire to build sustainable projects.

What We Offer Here is an insight into the great benefits that await you:

• Leisure: Enjoy 25 vacation days per year.
• Health and safety: We offer a company pension scheme (Pensionskassen) and accident insurance that covers both professional and private accidents.
• Well-being and support: Access our Employee Assistance Program, including Lyra Wellbeing, for comprehensive support, and receive an annual preventive examination from the company doctor.
• Flexible working: Benefit from hybrid working options and flexible working hours for part-time positions (not applicable to shift models).
• Continuous development: We invest in your growth with individual training and a personalized Individual Development Plan.
• Social commitment: Engage in volunteer activities to support non-profit organizations.

In order to process your application as quickly as possible, we ask you to upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also ask you to submit your CV in the same language as this job advertisement.

Why Avery Dennison

We are a global company for material science and digital identification solutions with locations in over 50 countries and around 35,000 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 in a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded to achieve a real impact for a better future, we strive to offer an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Learn from our employees what it is like to work at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.averydennison.com).

At Avery Dennison, we work together with the largest brands in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods), apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our chemical plant in Kreuzlingen has been in operation for over 40 years and employs more than 100 employees. The sustainable improvement and optimization of our products is a central corporate goal of Avery Dennison and our location in Kreuzlingen in Switzerland on Lake Constance. The main functions at this location include production (Operations), including warehouse/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 employer that promotes equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or national origin, color, 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,