About the job
The EHS & Technical Lead plays a crucial role in nurturing a strong safety culture and enhancing employee engagement at our Zoeterwoude site. This position is ideal for a collaborative and proactive individual who can effectively work across various functions, adapt to the evolving manufacturing landscape, and spearhead the creation and execution of a top-tier safety training program and culture. Although this role does not involve direct team management, you will serve as a significant influencer among teams, maintaining a visible presence on the shop floor to uphold our safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain an active presence on the shop floor to promote and drive safety awareness.
- Foster a proactive and adaptable safety culture throughout all functions, overseeing EHS activities at the Zoeterwoude site while providing support to our Thermopatch locations in Almere and Helmond.
- Design and implement environmental, health, and safety training programs that comply with regulatory and Avery Dennison standards.
- Lead investigations into incidents (such as releases, injuries, and near-misses) and apply High-Value Learnings to enhance our EHS culture.
- Oversee daily maintenance and repair operations on plant equipment and systems, guiding technical teams without direct authority.
- Travel approximately every two weeks to our Almere and Helmond sites for day visits.

