Sr Environ & Safety Specialist
Owens Corning · Jackson
Description:
The Jackson Plant EHS Specialist is responsible for building a plant and/or department culture with an unconditional stance on safety. He/She will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of critical safety, health and Environmental processes/programs/procedures to achieve a zero-injury environment. The successful candidate will provide leadership and apply technical abilities to engage employees at all levels of the organization to develop and sustain world-class safety and environmental process. This position reports to the EHS Leader.
Responsibilities:
The Senior EHS Specialist will establish and accomplish aggressive personal, and facility goals that align with division and Owens Corning corporate goals. These goals will reflect a total commitment to developing a strong safety culture, achieving a world-class safety process and the environmentally responsible operation of the facility. The Plant EHS specialist will develop skills and grow capabilities in the assigned facility, including:
- Develop, implement and/or monitor EHS action plans and programs to ensure a high level of safety and environmental awareness within the facility.
- Translates safety and health strategies into results.
- Maintain and update EHS information (charts, and graphs) and communicate metrics.
- Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with NLT, EHS Leader and appropriate plant personnel.
- Maintain all EHS training documentation as required by corporate and federal/state standards.
- Coordinate necessary EHS audits and inspections as required and ensures follow-up items are completed.
- Conduct and document all Hazard Identifications, Safe Behavior Observations, facility audits, etc.
- Assist in recordable injury, first-aid and near-miss investigations and in the development and implementation of action plans.
- Conduct regular facility inspections.
- Achievement of personal, department and facility goals.
- Continuously educate employees on EHS standards and procedures.
- Perform safety orientations and monthly safety training.
- Actively participate in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts and implementing Autonomous Maintenance (AM) practices and visual metrics for EHS processes.
- Actively participate on the EHS Pillar Team
- Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and environmental stewardship and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions.
- Empowers employees to prevent or stop and correct unsafe acts or work conditions
- Builds organizational capabilities through people, technology, and process management.
- 100% Completion of training plan and certified competence of all employees trained.
- Perform other functions related to sustaining the Site Safety and Environmental Programs as directed by the EHS Leader.
- Develop, organize, complete and communicate wellness initiatives through corporate and/or plant objectivest.
Job Requirements:
Level of Education required:
- Bachelor’s degree in any field related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene, engineering, science or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting
- ASP or CSP certification preferred
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Demonstrate sound leadership on the job through safety performance, communication skills and teamwork
- Good organizational skills
- Knowledge and technically adept in implementation of OSHA, EPA and other general industry EHS standards
- Comfortable in identification and coaching of unsafe acts or behaviors for both salary and hourly employees
- Ability to establish agreement and consensus with management
- Ability to effectively engage primary employees is critical
- Ability to promote a team environment and must be able to initiate, lead and drive cross-functional team projects to successful completion
- Adept in developing and delivering safety training
- Highly ethical: Can be trusted to do only the “right thing” for the employees, shareholders and others. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.
- Results-oriented: Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and to deliver outstanding work. Never satisfied with the status quo, continually striving for excellence.
- Change agent: Capable of creating a vision improved performance and enrolling others to achieve goals
- Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them.
- Able to obtain certification as an Owens Corning Hazard Recognition and Control Trainer
- Appreciates EHS organization’s impact and can convey how EHS is an integral part of the Plant’s business strategy
- Basic computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
- SAP® Enterprise Software
Personal Characteristics:
The specific Leadership Capabilities required for success:
- Act on Analysis
- Collaborate and Foster Teamwork
- Follow Through on Commitments
- Generate Ideas
- Think Strategically
- Inspire and Energize Others
Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Work up to 12 hours in non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Safeguard self and others with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel-toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask), hearing protection and long-sleeved shirt and pants as necessary for tasks
- Ability to work overtime as necessary