Regional EHS Manager

Owens Corning • Colfax, NC

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Doors Regional Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager leads site culture and applies corporate strategy to safety and environmental compliance across assigned manufacturing locations. As a member of the Doors Division global EHS team, this person provides guidance and coaching, serves as the primary EHS subject matter resource for assigned sites, and is accountable for delivering the Doors strategic safety and environmental strategy. The role works with employees and site leadership at all levels to develop and sustain safety and environmental programs, with the goal of maintaining a zero-injury environment and meeting regulatory requirements.

The manager identifies and controls hazards, supports Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF) and critical safety programs, and uses safety standards, analytical techniques, and behavior-based safety approaches. The position also supports environmental compliance and stewardship, sustainability goals, ergonomics, and wellness initiatives. This is a full-time, remote position with weekday hours, up to 50% domestic travel, and 5% international travel. The employee must live near a large airport; proximity to an existing Doors plant is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to EHS, such as Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or Science, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards and EPA and/or state regulations.
• Experience implementing and coordinating OSHA compliance programs.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS-related training.
• English/Spanish bilingual proficiency is required.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to think independently and maintain productivity and accountability under minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate complex or challenging situations.
• Strong business acumen, integrity, sound judgment, and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Teambuilding and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing floor experience.
• Experience managing multiple facilities.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• Residence near an existing Doors plant.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and address potential hazards, including materials exposure, accidents, near misses, fires, unsafe conditions, environmental spills and releases, and other non-compliance; notify stakeholders and support corrective action, preventive controls, and training.
• Conduct investigations and audits to ensure assigned sites comply with existing EHS policy.
• Conduct formal risk assessments for manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials; develop controls and regularly update assessments as operations or standards change.
• Assist with or conduct timely, thorough EHS incident and workers’ compensation investigations; analyze incidents, identify root causes, define corrective actions, notify appropriate parties, and document and submit findings.
• Support assigned locations with EHS compliance, corporate training and program development, policy interpretation, safety audits, environmental compliance reviews, and locating resources.
• Develop and update Critical Safety Foundations and SIF Programs, and support development of other EHS programs with Doors Business Unit EHS.
• Partner with stakeholders at assigned locations to develop solutions supporting sustainability goals.
• Maintain Business Unit EHS compliance and safety-training documents and records.
• Support site EHS staff with environmental reporting and compliance under federal, state, and local requirements.
• Evaluate site environmental compliance, including performance tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Develop and provide continued education for site leadership and EHS staff; train new site-level EHS staff to support regulatory requirements and corporate expectations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS action plans and programs to promote safety and environmental awareness.
• Coach and mentor site leadership, reinforce EHS priorities, empower employees to stop and correct unsafe acts or conditions, and communicate corporate EHS strategy and goals.
• Serve as strategic EHS contact for assigned locations and review potential environmental, health, and safety impacts.
• Influence leadership behaviors and engage operational staff in the safety process.
• Participate in Kaizen, 5S, Lean Daily Management, Waste Elimination, Managing for Daily Improvement, Visual Factory, Six Sigma, and similar processes.
• Drive and support change management and employee engagement in EHS matters and activities.
• Share and assist with implementation of relevant best practices.
• Translate safety and health strategies into results.
• Maintain and update EHS information, charts, and graphs, and communicate metrics.
• Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
• Collaborate on and implement wellness programs to meet site needs.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and 5% internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior