EHS Manager

Job description

Position description

“What We Do Matters”

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home .

"This Job Matters" 

What's the job?

The EHS Manager will provide leadership to the Environmental, Health, & Safety programs at the plant, within the defined World Class Manufacturing framework, in a manner consistent to the Values and Attitudes of the     CertainTeed Gypsum and Saint Gobain culture. With strategic guidance from both the central function and local plant manager, this hands-on leadership position will; ensure corporative and provincial legislative compliance, develop and maintain Saint Gobain safety standards, continue developing an autonomous EH&S culture, promote defined Health and Wellness programs, define EH&S operating  procedures, provide EH&S training, develop risk identification and reduction awareness and methods according with Saint Gobain requirements, all achieved  through participation and employee engagement. This position will directly report to the Local Plant Manager, with a dotted line reporting to the Area EH&S Manager – Internal Products Group (IPG) Gypsum West – Mining and Panels.

·  Provide hand-on leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the local site personnel consisting of hourly and salaried employees.
·  Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment, in addition perform data entry into corporate EH&S databases (GAIA, monthly reports) and analyze data
·  Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine their causes and to determine whether the incidents could have been or can be prevented (RCA). Interview employees to learn about work environments and incidents that lead to accidents or injuries and evaluate the corrections that were made to remedy violations found during health inspections.
·  Promote, develop and train behavioral EH &S initiatives to drive to an autonomous EH&S culture by identifying safety opportunities and developing solutions of corrective actions (assists in training hourly/salaried employees). In addition, train contractors on site safety policies.
·  In conjunction with Area EH & S Manager – IPG Gypsum West -Mining and Panels, and Local HR, provides direction and support on Worker’s Compensation Benefit (WCB) claims and return to work programs
·  Maintain Industrial Hygiene standards according with company and legal regulations
·  Organize safety functions and campaigns (EH&S DAY etc.), in addition, may assist engineering capital projects, process implementation and commissioning, and regulatory affairs by providing adequate risk assessment specific for each project
·  Manage Loss Prevention Program for the facility
·  Ensure compliance with air quality management systems, stormwater management for industrial & construction stormwater programs, hazardous waste requirements – for all federal, state, and county permits and regulations such as air, water, waste management or as required on our compliance calendar, and record keeping.
·  Ensure compliance with the water rights and regulations of local water district for the water wells owned by CertainTeed locally

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

“Your Skills Matter”

What do you bring?

·    Bachelor’s degree required in related field (Preferred in Safety and Environment fields)
·  3 to 5 years of applied professional experience in environmental and safety, which provides a comprehensive knowledge and understanding in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
·  Leadership experience within a manufacturing experience in an industrial setting.
·  Must be a self-starter and team player
·  Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority
·  Leads by example
·  Very good knowledge of EH&S standards
·  Excellent analytical and problem - solving capabilities
·  Excellent written and oral communication skills
·  Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
·  Flexible and open-minded with excellent written and oral communication
·  Proficient using computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Who are we ?

   “ You Matter to Us ”

   What are our perks?

  We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

·  Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
·  Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
·  Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

 Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

·  Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
·  Employee Recognition Programs
·  PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
·  LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.