EHS Leader - Safety, Compliance & Program Excellence

James Hardie Corporation; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) with 6% match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead the site’s safety and environmental programs within a manufacturing setting.

You will develop policies, conduct audits, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across operations. The role emphasizes OSHA/EPA/MASSDEP knowledge, incident investigation, training delivery, and KPI tracking, with a focus on a proactive safety culture and collaboration with operations and engineering to integrate

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in an environmental, safety, and health role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with environmental compliance (air permits, wastewater/storm water, RCRA).
• Experience in managing the EHS aspects of a capital project including risk assessments, safety planning and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of managing environmental and safety programs and reducing incidents.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and standards; train plant personnel.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Develop site-specific emergency response and incident management plans.

Skills

Leadership

Investigation

Cross-functional

Critical thinking

Communication

Safety software

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead the site’s safety and environmental programs within a manufacturing setting.

You will develop policies, conduct audits, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across operations. The role emphasizes OSHA/EPA/MASSDEP knowledge, incident investigation, training delivery, and KPI tracking, with a focus on a proactive safety culture and collaboration with operations and engineering to integrate