Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

SUMMARY

The primary role of the EHS Specialist is to build a plant and/or department culture with an unconditional stance on safety. The EHS Specialist will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of critical safety, health, and Environmental processes/programs/procedures to achieve a zero-injury environment. The successful candidate will provide leadership and apply technical abilities to engage employees at all levels of the organization to develop and sustain world-class safety and environmental process. This position reports to the EHS Leader.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

The EHS Specialist will assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining sound EHS focused goals at the personal and facility level that align with Owens Corning divisional and corporate goals. These goals will reflect a total commitment to developing a strong safety culture, achieving a world-class safety process and the environmentally responsible operation of the facility. The Plant EHS Specialist will be progressively responsible for the following:

• Develop, implement and/or evaluate EHS plans and programs to ensure a solid foundation of safety and environmental awareness is communicated within the facility.
• Translates safety and health strategies into results.
• Maintain, transform and update EHS data into information (charts, and graphs) and metrics.
• Develop, implement, deliver, maintain, and improve EHS related training programs in a coordinated effort with NLT, EHS Leader and appropriate plant personnel.
• Participate and lead activities as part of the Health & Wellness Team for the plant.
• Conduct, identify and document Hazard Analysis process, safety gemba walks, facility audits, etc.
• Assist in recordable injury, first-aid, and near-miss investigations and in the development and implementation of improvement action plans through completion of “Learning from Incident” reports.
• Improve the EHS culture through educating employees on EHS standards and procedures
• Deliver effective initial and periodic EHS training. 
• Actively participate in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within the EHS Pillar with strong support of all pillars.
• Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and environmental stewardship and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions.
• Empower employees to prevent, stop and correct unsafe working conditions
• Be present in the manufacturing operation and lead “Making Safety Personal” and “Keep it Fresh” initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and functions related to sustaining the Environmental, Health and Safety programs as directed by the EHS Leader.
• Collect, review, and file environmental inspections. Routinely track and update site environmental calendar with executed actions.
• Participate in the compilation of environmental reports and the collection of data used to compile said reports.
• Update safety and environmental layered process audits and resolve findings.
• Facilitate the EHS team updates in site daily management huddles.
• Participate in all team daily management huddles as EHS representative.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in any field related to EH&S; Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Science, or equivalent degree
• OR
• 5 Continuous Years of experience leading EH&S efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting 
• Computer software skills: Excel, PPT, Word, and ability learn to utilize Owens Corning systems and software 
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Customer focus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: 2 Continuous Years of experience leading EH&S efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting
• GSP or ASP certification preferred, not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate sound leadership on the job through safety performance, communication skills and teamwork
• Knowledge in the implementation of OSHA, EPA, and other general industry EHS standards
• Comfortable in identification and coaching of unsafe acts or behaviors at all employee levels
• Understands development needs within the Owens Corning EHS body of knowledge and makes improvement plans to increase technical abilities.
• Ability to promote a team environment and must be able to initiate, lead and drive cross-functional team projects to successful completion
• Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the EHS mission and vision.
• Continuous Improvement Leader. Never satisfied with the status quo, continually striving for excellence and efficiency.
• Enhance the vision to improve performance, efficiency, and safe practices by motivating employees to achieve EHS goals
• Able to recognize hazards and associated risks that lead to the development of practical mitigation strategies. 
• Basic computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work in Non-Climate controlled manufacturing environment
• Ability to safeguard self and others with proper PPE for the specific task
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- continuous or periodic depending on tasks/projects
• Exposure to noise- periodically
• Hand/Eye Coordination– continuously
• Walk, Sit, Stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
• Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance.
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Able to Operate Computers & Computerized equipment for quality, safety and compliance testing and training.
• Communicate with co-workers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications.
• Possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.

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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.