Owens Corning
Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader
Owens Corning, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
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Hiring Manager:
Kristopher Craig Christensen
HR Rep:
Cristina Nicole Morales
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
An EHS Leader leads the safety and environmental functions at an assigned site. The successful candidate in this role works on implementation of critical processes, programs, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and continuous improvement related to environment, health, and safety. The EHS Leader must spend significant time on the plant floor, engaging in and coaching employees and contractors on a daily basis. As an integral part of the plant leadership team, the EHS Leader will provide information and guidance for activities relating to the site-wide safety and operating objectives. The position acts as the subject matter expert in the plant and is accountable for building capability to ensure a plant wide safety culture.
Reports to
: Plant Leader
Span of Control
: The position has 3-6 direct reports. Primary responsibility is Plant wide; will also be leveraged to provide support across other plants and the broader Insulation business as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities
Complete all required safety training. Adhere to all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards Educate team members on safe operations of new processes or modifications. Effectively communicate Owens Corning’s stand on safety throughout the Plant to ensure all employees believe in and behave in a manner that supports our stand that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone’s responsibility, and that working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Leadership
Lead and support safety initiatives and processes to drive towards an injury free culture. Lead and support environmental initiatives and process to drive towards zero NOVs. Effectively communicate Owens Corning’s stand on safety to ensure employees believe in and behave in a manner that supports our stand that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone’s responsibility, and that working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning. Incorporate the safety stand and safe improvements into all people-related initiatives. Maintain a leadership presence on the plant floor, influence employee and leadership behaviors, and fully engage employees in the safety process. Lead and engage the team on continued sustainable programs and processes, including a culture of employee ownership, incident reporting / risk reduction and continuous improvement. Enroll and engage the entire workforce to build a powerful safety culture. Advise and guide the Natural Leadership Team (NLT) in developing and implementing a risk-ranked strategic plan, prioritize and advocate capital/resource requests, and advise the leadership team on all aspects of environmental requirements and responsibilities. Grow and develop the safety teams within the workforce. Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of all critical EH&S processes, programs, and procedures Sets and accomplishes critical metrics regularly to ensure continuous improvement in the processes that lead to a 100% engaged safety culture at the plant. Lead and support the medical department and corporate wellness programs Act as a wellness champion for the facility – coordinate events, Virgin Pulse activities, workers compensation and disability management
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
:
5-10 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment Bachelor’s degree in safety related discipline required Demonstrated success coaching and leading teams in a high employee empowerment culture, while training and developing technical skills in others. Ability to adapt and contribute to plant success in multiple areas (Operations, Talent Development, Project Leadership, TPM)
Preferred Experience
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) qualification preferred Leading change management efforts Managing and delivering results through projects and initiatives. Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to travel as required (5%-10%). Learns concepts and new skills at a very rapid pace and applies learning to the job. Understands deep and complex scientific concepts and can troubleshoot problems based on abstract data. Conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards Achieves results fast, individually and through teams – can synthesize data and multiple points of view quickly and creatively to arrive at balanced solutions. Has a strong bias for action. Takes business risks, grows from failures and celebrates success. Quality and detail driven; unyielding performance expectations of self and others in the area of living the OC Safety Stand.
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader
role at
Owens Corning 23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader
role at
Owens Corning Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Band : 4B
Hiring Manager:
Kristopher Craig Christensen
HR Rep:
Cristina Nicole Morales
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
An EHS Leader leads the safety and environmental functions at an assigned site. The successful candidate in this role works on implementation of critical processes, programs, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and continuous improvement related to environment, health, and safety. The EHS Leader must spend significant time on the plant floor, engaging in and coaching employees and contractors on a daily basis. As an integral part of the plant leadership team, the EHS Leader will provide information and guidance for activities relating to the site-wide safety and operating objectives. The position acts as the subject matter expert in the plant and is accountable for building capability to ensure a plant wide safety culture.
Reports to
: Plant Leader
Span of Control
: The position has 3-6 direct reports. Primary responsibility is Plant wide; will also be leveraged to provide support across other plants and the broader Insulation business as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities
Complete all required safety training. Adhere to all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards Educate team members on safe operations of new processes or modifications. Effectively communicate Owens Corning’s stand on safety throughout the Plant to ensure all employees believe in and behave in a manner that supports our stand that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone’s responsibility, and that working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Leadership
Lead and support safety initiatives and processes to drive towards an injury free culture. Lead and support environmental initiatives and process to drive towards zero NOVs. Effectively communicate Owens Corning’s stand on safety to ensure employees believe in and behave in a manner that supports our stand that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone’s responsibility, and that working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning. Incorporate the safety stand and safe improvements into all people-related initiatives. Maintain a leadership presence on the plant floor, influence employee and leadership behaviors, and fully engage employees in the safety process. Lead and engage the team on continued sustainable programs and processes, including a culture of employee ownership, incident reporting / risk reduction and continuous improvement. Enroll and engage the entire workforce to build a powerful safety culture. Advise and guide the Natural Leadership Team (NLT) in developing and implementing a risk-ranked strategic plan, prioritize and advocate capital/resource requests, and advise the leadership team on all aspects of environmental requirements and responsibilities. Grow and develop the safety teams within the workforce. Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of all critical EH&S processes, programs, and procedures Sets and accomplishes critical metrics regularly to ensure continuous improvement in the processes that lead to a 100% engaged safety culture at the plant. Lead and support the medical department and corporate wellness programs Act as a wellness champion for the facility – coordinate events, Virgin Pulse activities, workers compensation and disability management
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
:
5-10 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment Bachelor’s degree in safety related discipline required Demonstrated success coaching and leading teams in a high employee empowerment culture, while training and developing technical skills in others. Ability to adapt and contribute to plant success in multiple areas (Operations, Talent Development, Project Leadership, TPM)
Preferred Experience
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) qualification preferred Leading change management efforts Managing and delivering results through projects and initiatives. Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to travel as required (5%-10%). Learns concepts and new skills at a very rapid pace and applies learning to the job. Understands deep and complex scientific concepts and can troubleshoot problems based on abstract data. Conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards Achieves results fast, individually and through teams – can synthesize data and multiple points of view quickly and creatively to arrive at balanced solutions. Has a strong bias for action. Takes business risks, grows from failures and celebrates success. Quality and detail driven; unyielding performance expectations of self and others in the area of living the OC Safety Stand.
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Wholesale Building Materials Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Owens Corning by 2x Get notified about new Environmental Health Specialist jobs in
Kansas City, KS . Environmental Specialist - Kiewit Power Constructors
Field Service Environmental & Employee Health and Safety Specialist
Stadium Services - Event Environmental Cleaner Upper Lvl
Managing Consultant, Environmental Regulatory FERC Specialist
Overland Park, KS $76,000.00-$94,860.00 1 week ago Stadium Operations - Seasonal Environmental Cleaner -Clb Lvl Plaza
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