EHS Manager

Overview

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present.

And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities.

This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!”

New Plant, New Opportunities

If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility.

Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.

The EHS Manager will utilize existing procedures and their acquired knowledge to provide EHS technical support to the plant through coordination of EHS activities and programs. This role supports the implementation, execution, and maintenance of the environmental, health, and safety systems for the plant. As the EHS Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Corporate EHS team, Plant Management, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering team members and focus on various projects and initiatives within these teams.

This position will provide support to EHS specialists within the network. This position will report directly to the Director of EHS and will be based at the [insert plant location name here] plant location.

• Guide environmental, health, and safety activities at the Plant.

• Practice safe working techniques and reinforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the company.

• Coordinate with the plant manager and the production, maintenance, and engineering departments on facility deficiencies through site audits and inspections.

• Monitor site-specific EHS leading and lagging indicators.

• Ensure the plant is current on all relevant environmental, health, and safety documents in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Assist the Director of EHS with the creation and execution of strategic initiatives.

• Lead environmental compliance efforts and monitor permit requirements.

• Assist with the new employee orientation process and ensure completion of EHS training for all employees.

• Identify training programs to meet plant needs, track training progress, and onboard plant employees with environmental responsibilities.

• Act as an EHS subject matter expert, responding to questions from plants and other stakeholders.

• Ensure that corporate EHS Applications are embedded in the operation and that these management practices drive the appropriate behavior.

• Identify site-specific circumstances requiring changes to the EHS management system, and enable successful implementation and sustainability at a local level.

• Act as a mentor to other EHS…