Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager - Netherlands

About the role

Step into a pivotal role where safety meets innovation. As our new EHS Manager Netherlands, you will drive Environmental, Health, and Safety excellence at two premier Dutch locations: our Leiden Pilot Plant and our European HQ in Oegstgeest.

At our pilot plant in Leiden, we test new techniques and adhesives, simulating them for our plants across Europe. At our Head Office in Oegstgeest, we have approximately 400 employees in a modern office facility, along with a lab for developing new adhesives. You will be the hands-on leader strengthening our team and shaping our safety future, reporting directly to the EHS Director EMENA. Since both locations are close by, no traveling is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational EHS Management: Manage day-to-day safety operations for Oegstgeest and Leiden, implementing global corporate EHS/PSM programs and ensuring strict adherence to sustainability goals.
• Risk Assessment & Control: Conduct thorough risk assessments, including those for CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic) substances, and implement robust control measures for chemical hazards and flammable liquids.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Dutch health and safety law (Arbowetgeving) and environmental regulations, maintaining a deep understanding of the full lifecycle of chemical management from handling to disposal.
• Safety Systems & Technical Expertise: Apply expertise in ATEX zoning, equipment, and gas measuring techniques to maintain a safe environment in our labs and pilot plant.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide guidance on new environmental legislation and green chemistry practices, fostering a strong safety culture through coaching and feedback.

Qualifications

Required:

• Technical or bachelor / university degree in Environment, Health and Safety or Chemical/Process Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Deep expertise in occupational EHS, industrial hygiene, and Dutch health and safety legislation (Arbowetgeving) within a manufacturing or lab environment.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Proven ability to exercise diplomacy, foster teamwork, and skillfully influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in both Dutch and English, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software systems.

What We Offer

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

• Health & Financial Benefits:• We offer a benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.
• Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support.
• We provide a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site.
• Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund, employer pays ⅔ of the premium.
• Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.

• Time Off & Flexibility:• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).
• Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law, with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.

• Commuting & On-site Perks: • Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.

• Professional Development: • Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home.

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 the FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

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 via [email protected]. 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.