Overview
Join to apply for the Plant EHS Leader (m/w/d) role at Owens Corning. This position is located in Brüggen, Germany with a limited amount of international travel (10 to 15%).
The Environmental & Safety Leader leads all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety at the plant level and is a point of guidance and support for the site. The EHS Leader is also responsible for leading the TPM/EHS Pillar.
Reports to: Site Leader, with dotted line report to Regional EHS Leader. This position serves as a member of the Plant leadership team.
Job postings may indicate status updates and time-based notices; this description contains the core responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the role.
Main Responsibilities
* Live the Safety Stand; adhere to the safety, health and environmental responsibilities.
* Transform plant safety and environmental performance to world-class levels that align with division and Owens Corning corporate goals.
* Build and foster a safety culture among all plant employees.
* Reduce the plant’s environmental footprint in the community.
* Support and help build a culture of wellness.
Metrics
* EHS Metrics: SIF, RIR, First Aids, Near-misses, Environmental Non-conformities
* EHS KAIs: SAFE, EMS, % unsafe conditions fixed within 30 days, BBS performed, Keep It Fresh performed
* Develop skills and grow capabilities in the plant
* Coach, mentor, and provide guidance to ensure that all team members including the plant leadership team clearly understand the site EHS objectives and are accountable for working towards those objectives
* Assess effectiveness of plant leadership from an EHS perspective and provide developmental guidance as required
* Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated manner with appropriate plant personnel
* Demonstrate and promote the subject matter contained within the Excellence in Safety Leadership model
* Continually reinforce the Company’s stand on safety and environmental stewardship
* Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of all critical EH&S processes, programs, and procedures
* Review, set and accomplish critical metrics regularly to ensure continuous improvement in the processes that lead to an engaged EHS culture on the floor
* Recognize employee accomplishments and contributions
Regulatory and Environmental Management
* Oversee compliance with governmental regulations and corporate programs
* Ensure regulatory compliance of all environmental permits and processes
* Foster positive relationships with governmental agencies and work as a partner to improve the plant
* Create, maintain, and oversee the compliance calendar for all regulatory requirements
* Effectively address enforcement actions from local, national or regional agencies
* Implement, develop, and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS)
* Perform gap analysis and implement gap reduction plans for EMS systems
* Provide expert technical support in identifying, and resolving critical regulatory issues
* Actively champion the sustainability and the collection of data and coordinate with corporate resources to ensure standardized reporting across the company
Additional Metrics
* Regulatory watch follow-up & associated action-plan to be 100% compliant
* EMS full implementation
* Environmental non-conformities closed-out process efficiency
* ISO audits
* Operational Sustainability Leadership
Operational Sustainability
* Provide Site leadership for operational sustainability initiatives around reducing the company’s footprint in energy consumption, waste, water, air and greenhouse gas emissions
* Work with the Operational Sustainability team on reporting
Qualifications
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master Degree in EHS (industrial hygiene, safety at work, ergonomics) or equivalent such as a relevant high grade professional qualification
* “Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit” professional certification is a must
Experience
* 3-5 years of experience in an industrial environment with responsibilities for safety and environmental functions
* Experience with Management systems (ISO, EMS)
* Experience effectively engaging employees & creating a strong Safety culture
* Experience developing long term risk reduction plans, short term mitigation techniques and executing action plans
* Experience working with regulatory agencies
* Experience in a multinational company and matrix environment would be an advantage
Knowledge And Skills
* Conduct him/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards
* Strong working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety compliance law and industrial hygiene
* Self starter
* Lead by example
* Effective communication
* Energize and inspire others through collaboration and teamwork
* Influencing skills to lead cross-functional teams and management to achieve objectives
* Coaching skills
* Adept at developing and delivering safety training
* Skillful in driving and managing change
* Fluent in German (mandatory) and English
* Knowledge in ergonomics would be an advantage
* SAP experience would be an advantage
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