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Job Description
The Facility Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining a culture grounded in an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental compliance. This leader will champion a zero-injury mindset by driving the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of critical safety programs—including Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention—while ensuring all EHS processes and practices meet the highest standards. This role is both strategic and hands-on, focused on proactively identifying, eliminating, and controlling hazards to protect employees, assets, and the environment. By leveraging best practices, data-driven analysis, and behavior-based safety principles, the EHS Lead will inspire engagement at every level of the organization and help build a world-class safety culture. As a key member of the site leadership (steering) team, the EHS Lead acts as a trusted advisor, subject matter expert, and coach—partnering across the business to solve complex safety challenges, drive innovation in hazard identification, and elevate overall site capability.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership & Risk Management Drive a proactive safety culture by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across all operations, including manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials
Lead formal risk assessments and continuously update them to reflect operational changes and evolving standards
Investigate all incidents—including near misses and workers' compensation cases—ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions Program Development & Compliance Lead the development and enhancement of Critical Safety Foundations and SIF programs
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee environmental reporting and maintain accurate documentation and EHS records
Manage Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems and ensure proper accessibility and compliance Training, Engagement & Culture Building Deliver impactful training on EHS awareness, emergency response, evacuation, and safe work practices
Ensure 100% completion of training programs and verified competency across the workforce
Coach and mentor employees and leaders, reinforcing accountability and empowering individuals to stop unsafe work
Champion the Safety Committee and support cross-functional engagement Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Partner with site leadership to develop and execute EHS action plans aligned to strategic goals
Participate in Lean initiatives such as Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma to integrate safety into operational excellence
Drive ergonomics and wellness programs to reduce injuries and enhance employee well-being
Support product innovation by evaluating EHS risks in collaboration with Product Stewardship teams Communication & Influence Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor to reinforce safe behaviors
Communicate EHS metrics, trends, and insights using dashboards and reporting tools
Influence and engage stakeholders across all levels to drive accountability and continuous improvement Key Success Metrics Recordable Incident Rate (RIR)
Audit performance for SIF programs and Safety Foundations
Reduction of internal audit findings
Timeliness and accuracy of environmental reporting Qualifications
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (hands-on floor presence required) Preferred ASP or CSP certification
OSHA 500
series training Experience & Expertise Proven success implementing and managing EHS programs in manufacturing environments
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations
Experience driving compliance programs and influencing behavioral change Work Environment
This is a full-time, onsite role based at a manufacturing facility, working Monday-Friday. Occasional domestic travel (up to 10%) may be required. 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.