Senior Environment and Safety Lead Job at Owens Corning (Rockford)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice to have

CSP certification
Experience leading change management efforts
Demonstrated success coaching and developing teams
Experience managing projects and driving results
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related systems

What we offer

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

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