EHS & Compliance Lead - Manufacturing Safety

Cornerstone Building Brands; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO and holidays

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

EAP and employee discount programs

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead site compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and foster a strong safety culture. The role partners with site leadership to drive performance, ensure regulatory adherence, and support continuous improvement across operations in New York.

The position reports to the Plant Manager with a dotted-line to corporate EHS leadership, including occasional travel to other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field required, or equivalent experience; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, including regulatory interaction
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, L&I and environmental regulations (air, water, waste)
• Experience with audits, incident investigations, and compliance programs
• Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS systems
• Ability to work independently and manage budgets

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, L&I)
• Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain safe work practices
• Oversee incident reporting and investigations; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop and deliver EHS training to maintain compliance and build capability
• Conduct inspections and audits; identify risks and ensure timely resolution
• Manage compliance calendars, regulatory reporting, and agency interactions
• Lead emergency response programs, including planning, training, and drills
• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Manage environmental compliance activities, including permitting, reporting, and monitoring (air, water, waste)
• Ensure effective systems for SDS management, industrial hygiene, and environmental testing
• Support sustainability initiatives and corporate EHS systems (e.g., Origami)
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, HR, Risk) on projects, inspections, and injury management
• Review capital projects, process changes, and facility modifications for EHS risks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Audits & inspections

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Microsoft Office / EHS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Origami EHS system

MS Office

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead site compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and foster a strong safety culture. The role partners with site leadership to drive performance, ensure regulatory adherence, and support continuous improvement across operations in New York.

The position reports to the Plant Manager with a dotted-line to corporate EHS leadership, including occasional travel to other locations.