Manufacturing Safety Lead

Description

• Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with appropriate plant personnel
• Co-Lead the EHS Pillar, owns the risk reduction system, maintains our people and equipment safety programs.
• Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions
• Partners with local union to facilitate monthly safety committee meetings.
• Facilitate and lead design safety reviews for equipment/capital projects and reviews for process/equipment changes and support.
• Manage and enhance monthly safety training.
• Coach, mentor, and guide plant leadership from a safety perspective
• Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/injuries.
• Establish and accomplish aggressive personal goals, pillar and site master plan that aligns 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 system.
• 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
• Implement wellness programs to meet site needs.
• 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
• 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.
• Lead plant safety trainers on train the trainer process.
• Participate in the site capital planning and review process including review of capital projects.

Requirements

• Ability to identify critical processes and system needs and then implement appropriately prioritized action plans
• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in any field related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene, engineering, science or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations and industrial hygiene protocols
• Change agent: Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them. Appreciates safety organization’s impact and is able to convey how safety is an integral part of the Plant’s business strategy.
• Professional certification preferred (CSP, for example)
• Ability to travel 5-10% preferred.
• Ability to integrate resources across the organization
• Ability to effectively engage primary employees
• Highly ethical in decision making and viewed as a resource with employees, shareholders and others. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.
• At least 3 years’ safety leadership experience required. Manufacturing experience is highly desired.
• Ability to establish agreement and consensus with management
• Hands-on safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• 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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance