Environmental, Health & Safety Lead

Owens Corning•Yulee, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an organization where every employee plays a crucial role in our ambitious growth and success. Owens Corning, a Fortune 500® market leader, is dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions across Insulation, Roofing, Composites, and Doors. Our products, from energy-efficient insulation and durable roofing to high-performance composites and innovative doors, enhance comfort, security, and sustainability. We foster an inclusive, diverse workplace with a global community, investing in our people to build a sustainable, safe enterprise. By prioritizing innovation and environmental responsibility, we strive to make a positive impact worldwide, inspiring pride and purpose in every employee. Owens Corning’s Doors segment is dedicated to providing high-quality, durable door solutions that enhance the aesthetics, security, and energy efficiency of residential and commercial properties. Our range includes wood composite, wood, fiberglass and steel-based entry doors, patio doors, and interior doors, designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers. These doors are crafted to offer superior thermal performance, reducing energy costs while providing enhanced comfort and security. We also focus on innovative designs and finishes that complement various architectural styles, ensuring that our doors add value and curb appeal to any property. Our inclusive and diverse workplace spans the globe, fostering a holistic sense of community and belonging as our talent base expands internationally. We take pride in creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success. At Owens Corning, we believe that investing in our people is essential to building a sustainable and safe enterprise. Our commitment to making a meaningful difference is evident at every level of the organization. From senior leadership to entry-level employees, we strive to instill pride and a sense of purpose in all our team members. We aim to build market-leading businesses that are global in scope yet human in scale, reflecting our dedication to both innovation and personal connection. By joining Owens Corning, you become part of a company that prioritizes sustainability, inclusivity, and community. We are driven by a desire to create a better world, and this mission flows from the top down, inspiring every employee to take ownership of our shared vision. Together, we aspire to make a lasting impact, one that benefits our employees, customers, and communities worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field related to EH&S, such as Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Science or equivalent
Minimum 5+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting.
Floor experience is highly desired
Experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or State regulations.
Experience implementing and coordinating OSHA compliance programs
Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment
Ability to think independently and maintain productivity and accountability under minimal supervision
Possess an innovative mindset, and ability to support change and development of new or existing programs and initiatives
Strong critical thinking, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable navigating complex or challenging situations
Strong business acumen, integrity, and ability to use good judgement and work autonomously
Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
Ability to prioritize tasks
Teambuilding and collaboration

Nice To Haves

ASP or CSP certification preferred
OSHA 500 series training preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the development, implementation, and evaluation of SIF and critical safety programs along with other health and Environmental processes/programs/procedures to achieve and maintain a zero-injury environment.
Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage.
Provide leadership, guidance, and apply technical abilities to engage employees at all levels of the organization to develop and sustain a world-class safety and environmental program.
Provide guidance and coaching in the areas of safety and environmental stewardship to all site employees.
Interface across the business to provide solutions to safety and environmental compliance challenges as well as advances and innovation in hazard Identification.
Act as the subject matter expert at the assigned facility and is accountable for building capability to ensure a site wide EHS culture.
Identify and document potential hazards, including but not limited to materials exposure, accidents, near-miss, fires, other unsafe conditions, environmental spills and releases or other non-compliance, and use appropriate protocols and actions to address.
Proactively identify potential hazards associated with all manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials by conducting formal risk assessments.
Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and ensure a safe working environment.
Regularly review and update risk assessments to reflect changes in operations and maintain compliance with evolving standards.
Conduct timely and thorough EHS incident investigations including matters of workers’ compensation.
Analyze all accidents/incidents to ensure root cause identification and corrective action, notify appropriate parties, document and submit report of findings.
Provide support to all facility team members with respect to EHS awareness, leading emergency training, evacuation planning, emergency response, policy interpretation, safety audits, environmental inspections, and how to locate resources.
Ensure 100% completion of training plan and certified competence of all employees trained.
Develop and update Critical Safety Foundations and SIF Programs, and support development of other key safety and EHS programs in collaboration with site leadership and Doors Business Unit EHS.
Develop innovative solutions and drive sustainability goals through partnership and influence of key stakeholders and team members at the site.
Responsible for document maintenance and retention for EHS and Safety training requirements.
Responsible for environmental reporting and compliance in accordance with federal, state and local ordinance requirements.
Champion the Safety Committee and act as a resource to sub committees.
Develop, implement and/or monitor EHS action plans and programs to ensure a high level of safety and environmental awareness within the facility.
Coach, mentor and re-direct personnel at the site to encourage prioritization and stewardship of our EHS goals.
Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and environmental compliance, and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions.
Empower employees to prevent or stop and correct unsafe acts or work conditions.
Educate team members on safe operations of new processes or modifications.
Serve as initial EHS contact for the Doors Product Stewardship team to review potential environmental, health, and safety impacts for any product innovations under development at MIC.
Maintain a leadership presence at the site, influence employee and Leadership behaviors, and fully engage employees in the safety process.
Participate in Kaizen events, 5S, Lean Daily Management, Waste Elimination, Managing for Daily Improvement, Visual Factory, Six Sigma projects and other similar processes.
Drive and support change management and engagement in EHS related matters and activities within the site.
Translate safety and health strategies into results.
Maintain, collaborate and update EHS information (charts, and graphs) and communicate metrics.
Oversee the site Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system.
Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/ injuries.
Collaborate and implement wellness programs to meet site needs.