Environmental, Health & Safety Lead

Owens Corning
United States, Virginia, Winchester
Jun 18, 2026
Environmental, Health & Safety Lead Location(s): Winchester, VA, US, 22603 Function: Envir, Health and Safety Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 69518 The facility EHS Lead is responsible for building a site culture with an unconditional stance on safety and environmental compliance. The EHS Lead will manage all aspects of the development, implementation, and evaluation of SIF and critical safety programs along with other health and Environmental processes/programs/procedures to achieve and maintain a zero-injury environment.Key objectives will include identifying, eliminating, and controlling hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage. Use and application of safety standards, best practices, and analytical techniques along with behavior-based safety programs is essential.The successful candidate will provide leadership, guidance, and apply technical abilities to engage employees at all levels of the organization to develop and sustain a world-class safety and environmental program. TheEHSLead is a critical member of the steering team, providing guidance and coaching in the areas of safety and environmental stewardship to allsite employees. TheEHSLead interfaces across thebusinessto provide solutions to safetyand environmental compliancechallenges as well as advances and innovation inhazard Identification. The position acts as the subject matter expertat theassigned facilityand is accountable for building capability to ensure asitewideEHSculture. Risk prevention in all areasidentifyingand documentingpotentialhazardous,includingbut not limited tomaterials exposure, accidents,near-miss,fires, other unsafe conditions,environmental spills and releases or other non-compliance.Use appropriate protocols and actions to address. Notify appropriate parties, and internal stakeholdersfor purpose of corrective action, preventive controls, and training as needed. Proactively identify potential hazards associated with all manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials by conducting formal risk assessments. Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and ensure a safe working environment. Regularly review and update risk assessments to reflect changes in operations and maintain compliance with evolving standards. Conducttimely and thoroughEHSincident investigations including matters of workers' compensation.Analyze all accidents/incidents to ensure root cause identification and corrective action,notify appropriate parties, document andsubmit report of findings. Provide support to allfacilityteam members with respect toEHSawareness, leading emergency training, evacuation planning, emergency response, policy interpretation, safety audits,environmental inspections,and how to locate resources, etc.Ensure 100% completion of training plan and certified competence of all employees trained. Develop and update our Critical Safety Foundations and SIF Programs, and support development of other key safety and EHS programs in collaboration withsiteleadership andDoors Business Unit EHS. Develop innovative solutions and drive sustainability goals through partnership and influence of key stakeholders and team members at the site. Responsiblefordocument maintenance and retention forEHS and Safety training requirements. Responsible forenvironmental reporting and compliancein accordance with federal, state and local ordinance requirements. Champion the Safety Committee and act as a resource to sub committees. Develop, implement and/or monitor EHS action plans and programs to ensure a high level of safety and environmental awareness within the facility. Coach, mentor and re-direct personnelat the sitetoencourageprioritization andstewardshipof ourEHSgoals.Continually reinforce the company's stand on safety andenvironmentalcompliance, andalways recognize employee accomplishments and contributions.Empower employees to prevent or stop and correct unsafe acts or work conditions.Educate team members on safe operations of new processes or modifications. Serve as initial EHS contact for theDoorsProduct Stewardship teamto review potential environmental, health, and safety impacts for any product innovations under development at MIC. Maintain a leadership presenceat the site, influence employee and Leadership behaviors, and fully engage employees in the safety process. Participate in Kaizen events, 5S, Lean Daily Management, Waste Elimination, Managing for Daily Improvement, Visual Factory, Six Sigma projects and other similar processes. Driveand supportchange managementand engagement in EHS related matters and activitieswithin the site Translate safety and health strategies into results. Maintain, collaborate and update EHS information (charts, and graphs) and communicate metrics.Also,overseethe site Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system. Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/ injuries Collaborate and implement wellness programs to meet site needs. Key Metrics Recordable incident rate (RIR) %Satisfactory AuditScoreforSIF Programs and Safety Foundations Deficiencies in internal H&S Audits On-time Environmental Reporting (internal & external). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in any field related to EH&S, such as Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Science or equivalent Minimum5+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting. Floor experience is highly desired ASP or CSP certification preferred OSHA500 seriestraining preferred Experience Requirements: Experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)and/or State regulations. Experience implementing and coordinating OSHA compliance programs Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment Ability to think independentlyand maintain productivityand accountabilityunder minimal supervision Possess an innovative mindset, and ability tosupport change and development of new or existing programs and initiatives Strong critical thinking, resourcefulness,andproblem-solvingskills Comfortable navigatingcomplex or challenging situations Strongbusiness acumen,integrity,and ability to use good judgement and work autonomously Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization Ability to prioritize tasks Teambuilding and collaboration This is a full-time position requiring weekday (Monday - Friday) work onsite atan assigned manufacturing location. This position may require up to10%domestictravel. 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, visitwww.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. 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