Assistant EHS Coordinator

Summary

                The Jacksonville Assistant Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator serves as an extension of site leadership within an industrial manufacturing environment. This hands-on, onsite role is responsible for driving an injury-free and incident-free workplace through visible floor presence, effective coaching, effective training execution, disciplined execution of EHS management systems, and employee engagement.

The Assistant EHS Coordinator supports regulatory compliance, Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risk reduction, Human Performance Improvement (HPI), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation and sustainability, and environmental stewardship, while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to proactively identify, assess, and control workplace risk.  

This role requires daily engagement in the production environment and participation across multiple shifts, including off shifts.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead by example in all aspects of Environmental, Health & Safety while reinforcing Owens Corning’s safety-first culture.
• Maintain regular onsite presence in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Support the Environmental, Health & Safety Department’s administrative needs by managing program updates, proper recordkeeping and retention, and internal inspections and audits
• Provide monthly safety trainings for both Roofing and Asphalt employees.  Note: This will periodically require off-hours work.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Coach supervisors and employees through floor engagement, safety observations, and proactive risk-based discussions.
• Lead initiatives to reduce the site’s waste streams and improve its recycling programs.
• Support other EH&S initiatives as needed.

Skills and Abilities

The employee should have the following abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Experience with leading and facilitating small groups
• Good oral and written communication
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must work well in a team environment and well as alone
• Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word, Access)

Education and/or Experience

The employee should have the following

• High school or GED equivalency ( some advanced course work on environmental terminology a plus)
• Education, training, or work experience in coordinating environmental health and safety systems in a manufacturing setting

Essential Physical Requirements

The employee should possess the ability to

• Ability to work up to 8 hours in extreme hot/cold environment
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Ability to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific task
• Ability to sit up to 6 hours continuously
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours occasionally
• Ability to get into tight/dark spaces to read gauges
• Ability to climb stairs to monitor air/water systems

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). 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.