Senior Continuous Improvement and Safety Technician

Overview

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels.

We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sr Continuous Improvement & Safety Technician plays a critical role in ensuring workplace safety and compliance with health regulations, identifying and eliminating waste, improving customer satisfaction, and reducing cost via the use of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies. This position will focus on the value stream s performance improvements with the goal to yield zero unsafe conditions and behaviors, defect-free products, on-time delivery and an exceptional customer experience.

Their work significantly contributes to the overall continuous improvement of the organization.

• Commitment to and be a leader of the CBB behavioral based safety program
• Together with the facility operations leadership and corporate safety teams, formulates general safety policies and procedures to be followed by company and plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations
• Communicate regularly with facility leadership team and operations teams to ensure plant project clarity and focus for all safety and continuous improvement initiatives and standards for the facility
• Facilitates Kaizen events for assigned locations
• Leads continuous improvement efforts that will drive efficiency, reduce waste, and support strategic objectives
• Creates, supports, and implements strategies to establish and improve overall compliance
• Inspects designated manufacturing operations to identify existing unsafe conditions and initiates corrective or preventative measures where needed
• Actively participate in and/or lead local plant process improvements to promote cross-functional ideas and solutions
• Actively leads and participates in the investigation of safety incidents and quality and service issues
• Completes onboarding safety orientation for all new hires
• Provide training and coaching to all operations team members on the practice of Lean principles of waste identification and reduction and safe work behaviors
• Evaluates and recommends process and equipment changes to enhance safety and minimize environmental impact
• Investigates safety-related accidents, illnesses, and injuries, while providing recommendations based on findings
• Administers, monitors and audits safety and health programs for OSHA compliance, conducting annual reviews on each program
• Leads proactive air monitoring efforts to ensure adherence to standard practices
• Conducts root cause analyses and follow-up on preventative/corrective actions
• Performs job hazard analysis for ergonomic improvements and soft tissue injury prevention
• Reviews accident investigation reports and ensures appropriate follow up; participates in claim reviews, mediations, and hearings; reviews workers compensation costs and monitors claims
• Provides quality health care to employees to reduce workers compensation costs, absenteeism, and turnover
• Team player and keeping safety first
• May be assigned other projects and duties as designated
• Willing/able to work overtime

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and/or Bachelor s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• At least 4+ years  experience in a manufacturing work environment
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to…