Environmental and Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer

The Environmental and Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer ensures Avery Dennison’s Environmental Health and Safety standards are understood, implemented, and followed within the site. This role leads site-based safety initiatives, safety assessments, and ensures local compliance with EHS regulations. The purpose of this position is to support product compliance and sustainability initiatives while overseeing data, metrics, and reporting for core EHS areas to foster a robust safety and environmental culture. This is full-time and on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-based safety initiatives, local or group training, new hire orientation, and safety assessments.
• Develop and implement EHS policies for data collection, maintenance, and verification to ensure standardization and consistency.
• Ensure local compliance with EHS regulations and oversee data collection, reporting, and audits.
• Be an ambassador in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety programs and procedures to mitigate workplace hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
• Implement, coordinate, and maintain the Process Safety Management elements (or comparable standards) with a focus on high-risk processes.

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences).
• Knowledge of Flemish environmental legislation (VLAREM), relevant guidelines concerning ATEX, Process Safety Management principles, methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA), and experience with their implementation .
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex environmental and safety issues. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills (Dutch and English).
• Ideally possess the legally required certificate Environmental engineer (Milieucoördinator) Level A and/or B or willing to obtain them.

What We Offer

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Comprehensive Financial & Health Security: Enjoy 100% company-paid Pension, and Hospitalization insurance. Benefit from Meal Vouchers (€10), a Year-End Bonus, Seniority Bonus. Through our Cafeteria Plan, you can convert your senority days, year-end bonus and/or up to 10% of your gross monthly salary into personalized benefits — such as bicycle leasing, mobile devices, laptops, warrants, benefit cars, or other flexible options.

We also offer a Solidarity Fund to support colleagues and families in times of loss.

• Time Off & Flexibility: Benefits include 20 days of paid annual leave, 10 public holidays, and 18 additional days of reduced hours. We offer flexible working hours (start between 7:00–9:00 AM, end between 3:30–6:00 PM) and teleworking opportunities for better work-life balance.

• Continuous Development: Develop your career through a Personal Development Plan, creating and maintaining your own talent profile, and access to specialized training programs, one-on-one coaching, and Dutch language courses to support your growth within our organization.

• On-site & Community Perks: Take advantage of free parking, EV chargers, a company restaurant, free coffee/tea, and "My Avery Dennison Benefits" for online shopping discounts. We offer an Employee Assistance Program and host social activities.

 

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 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 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 it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our Cramlington location, founded in 1969, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Materials Group - EMENA division and employs approximately 230 talented individuals. Key functions at this site include Manufacturing and Operations, Quality, Enterprise Lean Sigma, Maintenance, Research and Development, HR, Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, EHS and IT, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 at [email protected]. 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. 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.