EHS Manager (m/w/d)

About the Position

EHS Manager (m/w/d)

Kreuzlingen, TG, Switzerland

We are seeking an EHS Manager to join our chemical production team in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, ensuring high standards in safety, environmental protection, and process security.

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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 who will report directly to our Plant Manager. In this position, you will take responsibility for the further development and assurance of our high standards in occupational safety, environmental protection, process and plant safety, and health protection in our chemical production environment.

This position will be carried out on-site at the Kreuzlingen location.

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Responsibilities

• Leadership Role: As an expert in safety and leader of our 2-person EHS team, you will inspire everyone with the topic of safety and actively promote a "Safety First!" culture.
• Comprehensive Safety Management: You will develop and shape our occupational safety, environmental protection, energy/waste management, plant/building safety, and process safety areas sustainably.
• Interface with Authorities: You will be in close contact with authorities and advise the plant on all levels regarding new and changed requirements.
• Safe Plant Operations: You will develop proposals and measures to ensure the safe operation of our chemical plants, processes, and procedures.
• Advancement of Safety Awareness: You will design and conduct safety-related training measures for all areas and levels.

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Requirements

• Education & 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 professional with a focus on occupational and process safety (HAZOP, PHA, PSM) in a chemical production environment.
• Legal Knowledge: Solid knowledge of Swiss and European occupational safety legal requirements and regulations, as well as chemical and environmental law and the European Chemicals Regulation (REACH).

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Skills Needed 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, think entrepreneurially, and enjoy building sustainable projects.

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We Offer

Here is a glimpse of the great benefits that await you:

• Leisure Time: Enjoy 25 vacation days per year.
• Health and Safety: We offer a company pension plan (pension funds) and an accident insurance that covers both occupational and private accidents.
• Well-being and Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program, including Lyra Wellbeing, for comprehensive support and receive an annual preventive medical examination by the company doctor.
• Flexible Work: Benefit from hybrid working opportunities 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.
• Community Engagement: Get involved in volunteer activities to support non-profit organizations.

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About the Company

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 build your career in a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded to make 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's like to work at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the largest brands in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods), apparel, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries. Our chemical plant in Kreuzlingen has been in operation for over 40 years and employs more than 100 people. The sustainable improvement and optimization 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 storage/loading, as well as the technical department with maintenance, maintenance, and quality. This offers diverse career paths and development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, 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: [email protected]. 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.

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Salary Transparency Statement

The stated hiring base salary represents what Avery Dennison expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to the relevant skills, experience, education, and qualifications, and the scope of the role, the complexity of the position, the responsibilities, and regular and/or required travel, which may change depending on the candidate's field. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, in compliance with applicable law.