Senior Regional EHS Manager (West Coast)

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work, and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but also prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

The primary purpose of the Senior Regional EHS Manager is to provide leadership and direction to assure that the assigned locations’ in our Windows and Doors division for field operations, management staff and production employee populations. Knowledgeable and compliant in the applicable areas of Environmental Health & Safety. This position will champion projects, and activities to achieve location priorities and company values. Reports directly to the Business Unit Director of EHS. As a part of the extended corporate EHS team, this position will periodically be assigned to corporate initiatives or teams and/or directed to assist other company locations/Organizations with projects (remote or travel to location). Position will be 100% remote, but include travel (<50%) to assigned territories in (Washington, California, Colorado, Arizona and Utah.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with local team from floor level to Plant Manager/install employee to General Manager and beyond when company leadership is at the site
• Assess and develop local talent, coaching them on techniques, tools and high ethical mindset necessary to build and maintain strong EHS systems
• Ensure local policies and procedures for safe work are developed, implemented and followed at the assigned work location by leading location/area managers and support teams to communicate, promote and practice safe operating practices/procedures
• Conduct site assessments of informal and formal variety, providing sharp technical and professional services to assigned site locations in a manner that ensures compliance and enhances EHS Management systems
• Develop and implement policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, region and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc…) for assigned locations and groups
• Frequent travel to assigned location/site for the purpose of leading, coaching and general inspection to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions where indicated (around 50%)
• Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned
• Ensures mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc…) is completed on time and with highest integrity i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or death
• Provides plant and field service/installation staff leadership and technical guidance for EHS regulatory agency inspections and site contact/visits
• Performs and maintains Corporate assigned performance metrics
• Monitor and guide assigned plant and install/field service development of corrective actions plans to close identified gaps
• Serves as an Internal auditor within the framework of the company internal EHS auditing system
• Analyzes and communicates EHS data trends, compliance performance and permitting activity and leads BU group EHS review meetings with BU leadership team(s), EHS Corporate and other applicable higher management levels of the company
• Monitors and reports to BU EHS Director and Operations Leadership on the status and effectiveness of EHS related corrective and preventive actions as observed and tracked
• Serve as BU EHS support to corporate functional groups (e.g. HR, Risk Management, Logistics, Sales, etc…) providing medical and workers compensation services to establish care, treatment and claim management for on the job injuries

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related Science field is highly desired. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, >10 years experience within EHS function will be considered
• With a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree, a minimum 5 years’ experience in EHS function within a Manufacturing, Facilities Management and/or Research Laboratory setting with direct responsibility for EHS activity and experience with Regulatory Agency interactions (inspections, official written response, arbitration, etc.)
• Required 2 or more years’ experience of EHS leadership responsibility (organizational and/or direct reports) at multiple sites
• Working knowledge of electrical compliance and standards (NFPA 70E)
• Experience with DSR - Design Safety Reviews, PSSR- Pre-startup Safety Review
• Experience managing multiple projects at various facilities – experience with capital project experience
• Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws
• Incumbent will be required to adequately function with software programs MS Office Suite intermediate level (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.). EHS Management System (such as Origami or a similar online portal)
• Works with minimal direct supervision at all times based upon the incumbent’s experience, judgment and understanding of regulatory requirements, management systems and site objectives. Most decisions are jointly made by collaboration with assigned site management teams (e.g. Plant, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Initiate, establish and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external clients by communicating and influencing effectively at multiple levels of the organization to achieve results
• Financial responsibilities include managing assigned operating budgets and collaboration with assigned Location/Organization leader budget/spend approvals
• This is a remote position, requiring strong home internet access capabilities, adequate/safe home office location and reasonable (~ 1hr) access to airport with treasonable flight availability
• Some work will be performed in typical office, warehouse and Manufacturing plant environment. Occasional work in warehouse, construction and manufacturing operations environments
• Position may occasionally require moderate physical work and wearing of personal protective equipment necessary for auditing and/or risk assessment/characterization work at manufacturing locations
• Preference for applicable EHS related professional certifications (ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM, etc.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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