Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands • Full-time • Lexington, Tennessee • 1w ago

Job Description

The primary purpose of the EHS Manager is to provide leadership and direction to assure that the assigned location(s) and employee populations are knowledgeable and compliant in the applicable areas of Environmental Health & Safety. This position will champion projects, and activities to achieve location and company goals & objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement policies and programs for local compliance with applicable local, region and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc…) for assigned locations and groups
Ensure local policies and procedures for safe work are developed, implemented and followed at the assigned work location by leading location/area managers and teams to communicate, promote and practice safe operating practices/procedures
Develop and implement procedures for local compliance with corporate incident Reporting and Investigation programs and requirements. Provide EHS technical expertise to local trained investigation teams with the explicit purpose to identify root causes and suggest corrective measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents in the future
Develop, arrange, implement and/or conduct EHS training necessary to maintain EHS regulatory compliance for the location(s) and or organization
Occasional travel to assigned location/site for the purpose of general inspection to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions where indicated
Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned
Lead, support and serve in a Management leadership capacity on EHS related committees for assigned locations and organizations
Ensures mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc…) is completed, i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or death
Leads local system (procedures, call tree, messaging system, etc..) for EHS regulatory agency inspections and site contact/visits
Develops local system (procedures, equipment specifications, training, secure volunteers etc..) for location Emergency Response and performance
Leadership of location(s) emergency response capability including necessary drills and training
Performs and maintains local and Corporate assigned performance metrics, developing corrective actions plans in collaboration with site management to close identified gaps and then develop goals for upcoming calendar year to enhance and improve overall site EHS compliance performance
Analyzes and communicates EHS data trends, compliance performance and permitting activity and leads location EHS review meetings with location leadership team(s), EHS Corporate and other applicable higher management levels of the company
Performs EHS policy and regulation required annual reviews and audits of assigned locations and develops corrective action plans with location owners to correct findings
Plan and implement environmental compliance programs, prepare/submit permits/reports for compliance with laws/regulations for environmental issues such as (not limited to) Water Discharge, Air Permitting, Solid Waste and/or other applicable waste streams (industrial or general, local/state/national compliance)
Ensures required systems are in place for environmental analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary to maintain compliance
Manages, evaluates and promotes applicable Sustainability actions according to company or location requirements
Ensure location(s) SDS management system is operable and meets local/state/national regulations
Implement and maintain according to Corporate policy and local regulations, a Hazardous chemical (Industrial Hygiene) monitoring programs as needed for location(s) and/or Organization(s)
Serve as local EHS representative for Capital Projects in order to review for EHS uncontrolled hazards, impacts and permitting requirements
Reviews new process/equipment or new construction and/or building modifications for EHS impacts and collaborates with appropriate project teams in developing corrective actions to address findings
Develop local procedures, training and leadership to ensure appropriate usage of Company Corporate EHS Management Database systems (e.g. Origami) by assigned locations and organizations
Monitors and reports to location and/or functional area leadership on the status and effectiveness of EHS related corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with local Facilities/Maintenance Engineering and Corporate Loss Control Insurance program activity including inspections and corrective action activities
Serve as local EHS support to corporate functional groups (e.g. HR, Risk Management) providing medical and workers compensation services to establish care, treatment and claim management for on the job injuries
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Occasional Domestic US travel (2–3 trips per year) is expected for this position
Majority of work will be performed in typical office, warehouse and Manufacturing plant environment. Occasional work in laboratory, and manufacturing operations environments
Position may occasionally require moderate physical work necessary for emergency response duties

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related Science field is required. A Master’s Degree in EHS or related Science field is preferred. In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 10 years’ experience within EHS function will be considered
Minimum 5 years’ experience in EHS function, preferably within a Manufacturing, Facilities Management, and/or Research Laboratory setting. This experience should include direct responsibility for EHS activities and interactions with Regulatory Agencies (inspections, official written response, arbitration, etc.)
Advanced degrees and certifications may count in lieu of years of service
Required 2 or more years of EHS leadership responsibility (organizational or direct reports). Preference is given to applicable EHS-related professional certifications (ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM, etc.)
Thorough understanding of EHS science, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills (speaking and listening). Working knowledge of EHS regulations with a strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws
Priority given to skills in Technical Writing, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Training
Basic management skills, including formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a solid business acumen
Experience with leadership positions and the ability to manage complex operations and projects
Proficiency in basic software programs (Windows, MS Office, etc.)
Works with minimal direct supervision, relying on experience, judgment, and understanding of regulatory requirements and management systems. Most decisions are made collaboratively with assigned site management teams (e.g., Plant, Supply Chain, etc.)
Financial responsibilities include managing assigned operating budgets and collaborating with assigned Location/Organization leader budget/spend approvals

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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