Manufacturing Safety Lead

The Safety Lead directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of safety systems, programs, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and continuous improvement related to health and safety. The successful candidate must spend significant time on the plant floor, engaging and coaching employees, front-line leaders, maintenance, and contractors on a daily basis. As an integral business leader on the plant leadership team, the Safety Lead will provide information and guidance for activities relating to the site-wide safety objectives. This leader must ensure that site goals align with relevant business unit and corporate safety goals. The Safety Lead works in a team environment to hold both the team and individuals accountable for injury/illness prevention, regulatory compliance and asset protection.

Reports to: This position reports directly to the Delmar Site Environmental Health and Safety Leader.

Span of Control: This individual has -2 primary direct reports.

The Safety Lead will:

• Assess the level of controls in the assigned site and develop both a strategic vision and a prioritized tactical plan to reach the target state
• Develop skills and grow capabilities in the assigned facility, including:
  • Coach, mentor, and re-direct personnel in the plant in order to develop Extraordinary Leaders
  • Coach, mentor, and guide plant leadership from a safety perspective
  • Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with appropriate plant personnel
  • Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions
• Establish and accomplish aggressive personal goals, pillar and site master plan that aligns with division and Owens Corning corporate goals.  These goals must reflect our commitment to enhancing our safety culture and achieving a world-class safety management system.
• Participate in the site capital planning and review process including review of capital projects.
• Facilitate and lead design safety reviews for equipment/capital projects and reviews for process/equipment changes and support.
• Co-Lead the EHS Pillar, owns the risk reduction system, maintains our people and equipment safety programs.
• Implement OC safety programs/standards and site-specific safety programs designed to reduce employee injuries and illnesses and improve site productivity. Analyze and assess safety trend data to drive safety action planning and resource allocation for the site. Ensure that occupational illnesses and injuries are immediately reported, thoroughly investigated (root cause analysis) and promptly addressed, consistent with corporate and BU standards and requirements.
• Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/injuries.
  • Implement wellness programs to meet site needs.
• Manage and enhance monthly safety training.
• Lead plant safety trainers on train the trainer process.
• Partners with local union to facilitate monthly safety committee meetings.

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in any field related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene, engineering, science or equivalent is preferred.
• Hands-on safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Professional certification preferred (CSP, for example)
• At least 3 years’ safety leadership experience required. Manufacturing experience is highly desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations and industrial hygiene protocols
• Ability to identify critical processes and system needs and then implement appropriately prioritized action plans
• Ability to establish agreement and consensus with management
• Ability to effectively engage primary employees
• Ability to promote a team environment and must be able to initiate, lead and drive cross-functional team projects to successful completion
• Adept at delivering safety training
• Ability to integrate resources across the organization
• Highly ethical in decision making and viewed as a resource with employees, shareholders and others.  Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.

• Results-oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude.  Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work.  Never satisfied with the status quo, continually striving for excellence. 
• Enjoy working hands-on
• Change agent:   Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them.  Appreciates safety organization’s impact and is able to convey how safety is an integral part of the Plant’s business strategy.
• Ability to travel 5-10% preferred.

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.