Sr Safety Lead

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The Senior Safety Lead will:

• Assess the level of controls in the assigned site and develop both a strategic vision and a prioritized tactical plan to reach the target state
• Develop skills and grow capabilities in the assigned facility, including:
  • Coach, mentor, and re-direct personnel in the plant in order to develop Extraordinary Leaders
  • Coach, mentor, and guide plant leadership from a safety perspective
  • Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with appropriate plant personnel
  • Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions
• Establish and accomplish aggressive personal, and facility goals that align with division and Owens Corning corporate goals. These goals must reflect our commitment to enhancing our safety culture and achieving a world-class safety management process.
• Participate as a member of the site’s leadership team and drive company-wide and BU EHS initiatives at the site.
• Participate in the site capital planning and review process including review of capital projects, safety design reviews for equipment/capital projects and reviews for process/equipment changes.
• Implement OC safety programs/standards and site-specific safety programs designed to reduce employee injuries and illnesses and improve site productivity. Analyze and assess safety trend data to drive safety action planning and resource allocation for the site. Ensure that occupational illnesses and injuries are immediately reported, thoroughly investigated (root cause analysis) and promptly addressed, consistent with corporate and BU standards and requirements.
• Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/injuries.
  • Implement wellness programs to meet site needs.

• Bachelors degree in any field related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene, engineering, science or equivalent.
• Professional certification preferred (GSP,CSP, CMSE for example)
• At least 5 years safety leadership experience required. Floor experience is highly desired.
• Hands-on safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations and industrial hygiene protocols
• Ability to identify critical processes and system needs and then implement appropriately prioritized action plans
• Ability to establish agreement and consensus with management
• Ability to effectively engage primary employees
• Ability to promote a team environment and must be able to initiate, lead and drive cross-functional team projects to successful completion
• Adept at delivering safety training
• Ability to integrate resources across the organization

• 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.
• Enjoys working hands-on
• Change agent:
  Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them. Appreciates safety organization’s impact and is able to convey how safety is an integral part of the Plant’s business strategy.