Description:

The Kansas City Plant EHS Specialist is responsible for building a plant and/or department culture with an unconditional stance on safety. The EHS Specialist 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 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 and update our Critical Six, Safety Foundations, and SIF Programs at the plant as main activity for this role
• 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 and develop gap closer plans from finds.
• 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.

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 to 5+ 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
• 70% of the schedule on the ground/ 30% at the desk

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/ weekend and night shift as necessary

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