Description: The Jackson Plant EHS Specialist is responsible for building a plant and/or department culture with an unconditional stance on safety. He/She 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 Senior 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, 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. • 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. • Develop, organize, complete and communicate wellness initiatives through corporate and/or plant objectivest. 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+ 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 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 as necessary