Sr Environmental & Safety Lead

 

Purpose of the role:

The EHS Lead directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of critical processes, programs, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and continuous improvement related to health and safety. The successful candidate must spend significant time on the plant floor, engaging and coaching employees, front-line leaders, maintenance, and contractors on a daily basis. The Safety Lead will provide information and guidance for activities relating to the site-wide safety objectives. This leader must ensure that site goals align with relevant business unit and corporate safety goals. The EHS Lead works in a team environment to hold both the team and individuals accountable for injury/illness prevention, regulatory compliance and asset protection. This role will support all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership to support the Kansas City Plant.

 

Reports to: This position reports directly to the Kansas City Environmental, Health, and Safety Leader.

 

Responsibilities:

 

The EHS Lead will:

• Assess the level of controls in the assigned site and develop both a strategic vision and a prioritized tactical plan to reach the target state
• Develop skills and grow capabilities in the assigned facility, including:
• Coach, mentor, and re-direct personnel in the plant in order to develop Extraordinary Leaders
• Coach, mentor, and guide plant leadership from a safety perspective
• Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with appropriate plant personnel
• Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions
• Establish and accomplish aggressive personal, and facility goals that align with division and Owens Corning corporate goals.  These goals must reflect our commitment to enhancing our safety culture and achieving a world-class safety management process.
• Drive company-wide and BU EHS initiatives at the site.
• Lead safety training and workshops with site employees to enhance skills and facilitate risk reduction
•  Lead incident / accident investigations and case management  
• Participate in the site capital planning and review process including review of capital projects.
• Facilitate and lead safety design reviews for equipment/capital projects and reviews for process/equipment changes and support and drive the safety portion of the TPM process for the plant.
• Implement OC safety programs/standards and site-specific safety programs designed to reduce employee injuries and illnesses and improve site productivity. Analyze and assess safety trend data to drive safety action planning and resource allocation for the site. Ensure that occupational illnesses and injuries are immediately reported, thoroughly investigated (root cause analysis) and promptly addressed, consistent with corporate and BU standards and requirements.
• Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/injuries.
• Implement wellness programs to meet site needs.

 

Job Requirements

 

Experience:

• Bachelors degree required.  Degree in any field related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene,  engineering, science or equivalent is preferred.
• Professional certification preferred (CSP, for example)
• At least 3 years safety leadership experience required. Floor experience is highly desired.
• Hands-on safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

 

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of  health and safety regulations and industrial hygiene protocols
• Ability to identify critical processes and system needs and then implement appropriately prioritized action plans
• Ability to establish agreement and consensus with management
• Ability to effectively engage primary employees
• Ability to promote a team environment and must be able to initiate, lead and drive cross-functional team projects to successful completion
• Adept at delivering safety training
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