Environmental Health and Safety Manager - Life Sciences

Create a safer, stronger, people‑first culture at a site ready for its next step forward. At Saint‑Gobain, safety isn’t just a requirement, it’s a shared value and a daily commitment. Our Akron facility is looking for a hands‑on, people‑centered EHS leader who thrives on the plant floor, connects naturally with employees at all levels, and knows how to translate standards into behaviors that stick.

This is an exciting and pivotal moment for Akron. You will love this role if you are:

• Someone who believes that culture drives safety and not the other way around.

• A coach and influencer who earns trust through presence, listening, and partnership.

• A strategic thinker who can balance immediate needs with long‑term vision.

• A leader who finds energy and purpose in helping a site grow into its next phase of excellence.

Along with being a visible, people‑focused safety leader, the EHS Manager will play a critical role in shaping the long‑term direction of the Akron site:

• Align EHS priorities with site leadership goals
  , ensuring safety and sustainability are embedded in operations, process improvements, and decision‑making.

• Integrate leading indicators and risk‑based insights into strategic discussions, helping guide capital planning, equipment upgrades, and long‑term investments.

• Influence process improvements and equipment design
  , ensuring that safe operations are built into systems— not added after the fact.

• Champion Akron’s risk‑reduction roadmap
  , balancing quick wins with long‑term systemic improvements.

• Serve as a strategic partner on the Leadership Team
  , playing a key role in shaping culture, supporting organizational change, and driving performance across departments.

This role blends cultural leadership with strategic impact, giving the right person the opportunity to create immediate improvements while shaping the Akron facility for years to come.

• Lead and elevate our EHS culture
  , empowering employees and supervisors to take ownership of safe behaviors and daily decisions.

• Engage the workforce through coaching, mentoring, and meaningful presence on the production floor, building strong relationships in a union environment.

• Drive risk identification and reduction efforts
  , using visual tools, collaborative walk‑throughs, and problem‑solving to eliminate hazards.

• Guide the site’s compliance programs (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001), ensuring requirements are met while making processes clear and accessible to all employees.

• Lead incident investigations and root‑cause analysis with a focus on learning, transparency, and preventing repeat events.

• Develop and deliver dynamic EHS training
  , using demonstrations, storytelling, and hands‑on coaching to reinforce behaviors.

• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and Corporate EHS to support continuous improvement aligned with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.

• Build positive and collaborative relationships with outside stakeholders
  , including OSHA, EPA, first responders, and contractors.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental/Safety Sciences, or related field.

• 6–8 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment with proven success reducing injuries and strengthening culture.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and ISO‑based systems; CSP preferred.

• Experience working with or supporting a union workforce is highly beneficial.

• A people‑first leadership style — visible, relatable, and collaborative.

• Ability to simplify technical requirements and communicate in a way that resonates with hourly teams.

• Comfort using digital tools, dashboards, and EHS platforms to drive insights and decisions.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

• Live Well Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Group Legal

• Identity Theft Protection

• Auto and Home Insurance

• Pet Insurance and Discounts

• Back‑up Child & Elder Care

• Perk Spot Employee Discount Program

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.