Environmental, Health Safety Lead

Environmental, Health, & Safety Lead

Location(s):
Mesquite, TX, US, 75181

Function:
Envir, Health and Safety

Audience:
Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement:
On Site

Requisition

Facility Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining a culture grounded in an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental compliance. This leader will champion a zero‑injury mindset by driving the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of critical safety programs—including Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention—while ensuring all EHS processes and practices meet the highest standards.

This role is both strategic and hands‑on, focused on proactively identifying, eliminating, and controlling hazards to protect employees, assets, and the environment. By leveraging best practices, data‑driven analysis, and behavior‑based safety principles, the EHS Lead will inspire engagement at every level of the organization and help build a world‑class safety culture.

As a key member of the site leadership (steering) team, the EHS Lead acts as a trusted advisor, subject matter expert, and coach‑partnering across the business to solve complex safety challenges, drive innovation in hazard identification, and elevate overall site capability.

• Drive a proactive safety culture by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across all operations, including manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials
• Lead formal risk assessments and continuously update them to reflect operational changes and evolving standards
• Investigate all incidents—including near misses and workers' compensation cases—ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions

• Lead the development and enhancement of Critical Safety Foundations and SIF programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee environmental reporting and maintain accurate documentation and EHS records
• Manage Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems and ensure proper accessibility and compliance

• Deliver impactful training on EHS awareness, emergency response, evacuation, and safe work practices
• Ensure 100% completion of training programs and verified competency across the workforce
• Coach and mentor employees and leaders, reinforcing accountability and empowering individuals to stop unsafe work
• Champion the Safety Committee and support cross‑functional engagement

• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute EHS action plans aligned to strategic goals
• Participate in Lean initiatives such as Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma to integrate safety into operational excellence
• Drive ergonomics and wellness programs to reduce injuries and enhance employee well‑being
• Support product innovation by evaluating EHS risks in collaboration with Product Stewardship teams

• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor to reinforce safe behaviors
• Communicate EHS metrics, trends, and insights using dashboards and reporting tools
• Influence and engage stakeholders across all levels to drive accountability and continuous improvement

• Recordable Incident Rate (RIR)
• Audit performance for SIF programs and Safety Foundations
• Reduction of internal audit findings
• Timeliness and accuracy of environmental reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (hands‑on floor presence required)

• ASP or CSP certification
• OSHA 500 series training

• Proven success implementing and managing EHS programs in manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations
• Experience driving compliance programs and influencing behavioral change

This is a full‑time, onsite role based at a manufacturing facility, working Monday‑Friday. Occasional domestic travel (up to 10%) may be required.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.