Regional EHS Manager

Responsibilities:

The Doors Regional Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for driving site culture and corporate strategic guidance with an unconditional stance on safety and environmental compliance. The Regional EHS Manager will assist assigned locations with all aspects in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF) and critical safety programs along with other Health and Environmental processes/programs/procedures to achieve and maintain a zero-injury environment in full compliance with regulatory requirements. Key objectives will include identifying, eliminating, and controlling hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage.  Use and application of safety standards, best practices, and analytical techniques along with behavior-based safety programs is essential.  The successful candidate will provide leadership, guidance, and apply technical abilities to engage both employees and site leadership at all levels of the organization to develop and sustain a world-class safety and environmental program.

The Regional EHS Manager is a critical member of the Doors Division global Environmental, Health & Safety team, providing guidance and coaching in the areas of safety and environmental stewardship to multiple assigned manufacturing locations. The Regional EHS Manager interfaces across the business to provide solutions to safety and environmental compliance challenges as well as advances and innovation in hazard Identification. The position acts as the primary subject matter resource for assigned locations and is accountable for delivering the Doors strategic safety and environmental strategy.

• Risk prevention in all areas identifying and documenting potential hazardous, including but not limited to materials exposure, accidents, near-miss, fires, other unsafe conditions, environmental spills and releases or other non-compliance. Use appropriate protocols and actions to address.  Notify appropriate parties, and internal stakeholders for purpose of corrective action, preventive controls, and training as needed.
• Complete investigations and audits to ensure the assigned site complies with existing EHS policy.

• 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.t

• Assist/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 as required.

• Provide support to all assigned locations with respect to EHS compliance, leading corporate training and program development, policy interpretation, safety audits, environmental compliance reviews, and how to locate resources, etc.
• Develop and update our Critical Safety Foundations and SIF Programs, and support development of other key safety and EHS programs in collaboration with the Doors Business Unit EHS.

• Support sites with the development of innovative solutions to drive sustainability goals through partnership and influence of key stakeholders and team members at assigned locations.

• Responsible for Business Unit level document maintenance and retention for EHS Compliance and Safety training requirements.

• Responsible for supporting site EHS staff with environmental reporting and compliance requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local ordinance requirements.

• Conduct regular evaluations of site-level environmental compliance, including performance, tracking, documentation, and reporting.

• Championing the development and continued education of site leadership and site EHS staff.

• Train and develop new site level EHS staff to position them to effectively support their facility in meeting EHS regulatory requirements and corporate expectations.

• Develop, implement and/or monitor EHS action plans and programs to ensure a high level of safety and environmental awareness for assigned locations.

• Coach, mentor and re-direct site leadership to encourage prioritization and stewardship of our EHS goals. Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and environmental compliance. Empower all Doors employees to prevent or stop and correct unsafe acts or work conditions. Educate site leadership on corporate strategic guidance related to EHS strategy and goals.

• Serve as strategic EHS contact for assigned Doors locations to review potential environmental, health, and safety impacts.

• Maintain a leadership stance within assigned sites, influence Leadership behaviors, and fully engage operational staff 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 assigned sites.

• Share and assist with the implementation of best practices that are relevant to assigned locations.

• Translate safety and health strategies into results.

• Maintain, collaborate and update EHS information (charts, and graphs) and communicate metrics.

• Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/ injuries.

• Collaborate and implement wellness programs to meet site needs.

Key Metrics

• Recordable incident rate (RIR)
• % Satisfactory Audit Score for SIF Programs and Safety Foundations
• Deficiencies in internal H&S Audits
• On-time Environmental Reporting (internal & external).
• Serious Environmental Incidents
• Completion/implementation of strategic programs.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in any field related to EH&S, such as Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting. Floor experience is highly desired.
• Experience managing multiple facilities is preferred.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish) required

Experience Requirements:

• 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.
• Experience in the development and delivery of EHS related training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 and manage multiple projects.
• Teambuilding and collaboration

This is a full-time position requiring weekday (Monday - Friday) work remotely. This position will require up to 50% domestic travel and international travel (5%).

Must live near a large airport and preference to near an existing Doors plant.

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.