Environmental Lead

Purpose of the Job

The Environmental Lead is a critical resource dedicated to driving compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence across a portfolio of shingle and asphalt manufacturing facilities. This role combines deep environmental expertise with strategic insight to protect revenue streams, mitigate risk, and position the company as an industry leader in environmental stewardship. By ensuring compliance with increasingly complex regulatory requirements, the Environmental Lead prevents costly fines and operational disruptions while enabling growth and supporting Owens Corning’s long‑term business strategy.

Beyond compliance, this role enhances the company’s reputation through proactive engagement with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders, fostering trust and strengthening customer loyalty. The specialist streamlines reporting processes to meet expanding internal and external requirements, improving operational efficiency and freeing resources for core business priorities. Acting as a liaison between plant teams, corporate leadership, and external partners, this position ensures environmental considerations are integrated into every stage of operations and project planning.

• Travel:
  Up to 50% – within the USA.
• Location:
  
  Remote. Near a major airport preferred; proximity to an Owens Corning roofing manufacturing site is a plus.
• Reports To:
  
  Senior Environmental Leader.
• Span of Control:
  This position has no direct reports.

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, DEQ, EU REACH, EPR) to prevent costly fines and operational disruptions, safeguarding revenue and supporting business continuity.
• Proactively identify and manage environmental risks, leveraging regulatory acumen to maintain compliance and position the company ahead of emerging requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, translating regulatory complexity into actionable strategies that align with corporate growth objectives.

• Lead environmental permitting for new equipment, process changes, and facility expansions, ensuring timely approvals and operational readiness.
• Navigate complex regulatory frameworks and community requirements, providing expert guidance to internal teams and influencing project outcomes.
• Maintain awareness of evolving regulations and communicate implications to stakeholders, enabling strategic decision‑making.

• Conduct internal environmental audits and inspections to identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and foster a culture of compliance and stewardship.
• Support third‑party and regulatory audits, ensuring thorough documentation and timely resolution of findings.
• Develop audit tools and best practices to standardize compliance efforts and improve operational efficiency.

• Act as a liaison with community groups and governmental bodies, addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships that enhance the company’s reputation.
• Represent the company in regulatory discussions and community forums, demonstrating commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility.
• Build partnerships that strengthen trust and support long‑term business objectives.

• Deliver environmental training programs for plant personnel, including onboarding and ongoing education, to embed compliance and sustainability into daily operations.
• Mentor plant‑level environmental contacts, building local capability and ensuring succession planning for environmental expertise.
• Develop engaging training materials in collaboration with the Business Unit EHS Regional team.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental performance data (emissions, waste, water usage) to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Streamline reporting processes to meet internal and external requirements, reducing administrative burden and enabling focus on core business activities.
• Support corporate sustainability reporting and Environmental Management System (EMS)…