EHS Manager

Owens Corning

EHS Manager leading safety, environmental compliance, and risk prevention at Owens Corning’s Dickson door manufacturing facility. Building sitewide EHS capability and a zero-injury culture.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeDickson • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives within industrial manufacturing, focusing on compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, risk assessment, and program development. Proven ability to drive safety culture, mentor teams, and implement innovative EHS solutions.

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EHS Program ImplementationOSHA Compliance ManagementRisk Assessment SkillsCSP CertificationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Environmental ComplianceSafety AuditsIncident InvestigationHazard RecognitionBehavior-Based Safety ProgramsSIF Program DevelopmentEmergency Response PlanningData AnalysisTraining DevelopmentLean Six Sigma

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeambuildingResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

Safety Data Sheet SystemEHS Documentation SystemsTraining Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CSP CertificationOSHA 500 Series Training

Industry Keywords

EHS ManagementManufacturing SafetyOccupational HealthIndustrial HygieneEnvironmental Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a site culture with an unconditional stance on safety and environmental compliance
Lead the site EHS team and serve as a critical member of the management team
Develop, implement, and evaluate SIF, critical safety, health, and environmental programs
Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may cause injury or property damage
Apply safety standards, best practices, analytical techniques, and behavior-based safety programs
Identify and document hazards, incidents, near misses, fires, unsafe conditions, spills, releases, and non-compliance
Conduct formal risk assessments and implement control measures for manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials
Investigate EHS incidents and workers’ compensation matters, identify root causes, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions
Lead emergency training, evacuation planning, emergency response, safety audits, and environmental inspections
Maintain 100% completion of training plans and certified employee competence
Develop and update Critical Safety Foundations, SIF programs, and other EHS programs with site leadership and Doors Business Unit EHS
Drive sustainability goals and innovative EHS solutions with site stakeholders
Maintain EHS and safety training documentation and retention
Oversee environmental reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Champion the Safety Committee and support subcommittees
Develop, implement, and monitor EHS action plans and programs
Coach and mentor site personnel and reinforce safety and environmental compliance
Serve as initial EHS contact for Doors Product Stewardship reviews
Maintain leadership presence and engage employees in safety processes
Participate in Kaizen, 5S, Lean Daily Management, Waste Elimination, Managing for Daily Improvement, Visual Factory, Six Sigma, and similar processes
Drive change management and engagement in EHS activities
Translate safety and health strategies into results
Maintain and communicate EHS charts, graphs, and metrics
Oversee the site Safety Data Sheet system
Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce musculoskeletal-disorder illnesses and injuries
Collaborate on wellness programs to meet site needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to EH&S, such as Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or Science, or equivalent
Minimum 10+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting
Minimum 3+ years of experience leading an EHS team
Experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment
Experience leading a highly functional EHS team
Knowledge of OSHA standards and EPA and/or state regulations
Experience implementing, coordinating, and managing OSHA and EPA compliance programs
CSP certification preferred
OSHA 500 series training preferred
Ability to lead a team of professionals
Hazard recognition and risk assessment skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Innovative mindset and ability to support change and program development
Strong critical thinking, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
Ability to navigate complex or challenging situations
Strong business acumen, integrity, judgment, and autonomy
Ability to communicate across all organizational levels
Ability to prioritize tasks
Teambuilding and collaboration skills
Must work Monday–Friday onsite at an assigned manufacturing location
May require up to 10% domestic travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive and diverse workplace
Investment in employees and professional development
Sustainable and safe enterprise culture
Up to 10% domestic travel associated with the role