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Technical & EHS Lead
Avery Dennison Hong Kong · Zoeterwoude
IND sponsor
What you will do
- This is an on-site position with a hands-on presence on the shopfloor to influence and drive safety awareness.
- Cultivate a proactive and adaptable safety culture across all functions, overseeing EHS activities for the Zoeterwoude site and providing support/oversight for other Thermopatch sites in the Netherlands (Almere and Helmond).
- Develop and deliver environmental, health, and safety education and training to meet regulatory and Avery Dennison business standards.
- Lead incident investigations (releases, injuries, near-misses) and implement High-Value Learnings while maintaining EHS culture at a high level.
- Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance and repair work on plant equipment and systems, influencing technical teams without direct reports.
- This role requires travel for day visits to the Almere and Helmond sites approximately once every two weeks.
What they look for
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering/ Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar EHS or H&S role within a manufacturing environment with a strong EHS and ELS (Enterprise Lean System / Continuous Improvement) mindset.
- Comprehensive knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and programs with a strong focus on the Netherlands.
- Proven experience with life safety codes, EHS rules, HAZOP, training, principles of occupational safety and health, and Process Safety Management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence teams without direct authority and a willingness to travel bi-weekly to other Dutch locations.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
- Must be based in the Netherlands and authorized to work without sponsorship