Sr Environ & Safety Lead

Overview

The EHS Leader is a critical member of the Natural Leadership Teams at both the Rockford and Cortland plants. The role provides guidance and coaching in all areas of safety and environmental stewardship and acts as the subject matter expert for both locations. The EHS Leader helps build capability, strengthens plant-wide safety culture, and partners across the Foam Business to solve safety challenges and drive innovation in hazard identification.

• Champion the Safety Stand
  • Model and reinforce safe behaviors and expectations across both plants.
  • Complete all required safety training and uphold all plant and role-specific safety policies.
  • Educate team members on safe operation of equipment, new processes, and modifications.
  • Communicate Owens Corning’s safety philosophy to ensure all employees understand expectations.
• Lead and Execute EHS Programs Across Both Plants
  • Lead safety initiatives supporting an injury-free culture.
  • Lead environmental compliance and stewardship efforts.
  • Maintain strong floor presence at each site to influence safe behaviors and engagement.
  • Strengthen readiness for OSHA VPP through sustainable systems and employee ownership.
  • Advise Natural Leadership Teams on EHS strategy, capital/resource needs, and compliance obligations.
  • Develop safety coordinators and employee safety teams at both locations.
  • Implement and evaluate EHS processes, including those related to PSM.
• Understanding Our Customers
  • Develop understanding of products, processes, and field applications.
  • Use customer insights to influence decisions and ensure safety and performance expectations are met.
• Leading and Developing Talent
  • Build leadership capability within safety teams at both plants.
  • Support development of safety coordinators for future leadership roles.
  • Foster an environment of empowerment, accountability, and learning.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field.
  • 3–5 years experience in industrial or manufacturing environment OR completion of the OC EHS Leadership Program.
• Preferred Experience
  • CSP certification preferred.
  • Experience leading change management efforts.
  • Demonstrated success coaching and developing teams.
  • Experience managing projects and driving results.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related systems.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to travel between Rockford, IL and Cortland, IL as needed (approx. 10–20%).
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn quickly.
  • High personal integrity and ethical decision-making.
  • Strong bias for action and ability to synthesize data into practical solutions.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to Owens Corning’s Safety Stand.

The base salary range for this position is $108,000 to 140,000 with the potential for up to an additional 25% if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

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Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live.

Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit

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.