EHS Specialist - Jackson MI

Saint--gobain; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

EAP

Professional development resources

Job summary

Saint-Gobain's CertainTeed Siding plant in Jackson, MI is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to drive safety culture, compliance, training, incident prevention and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role works with the EHS Manager to ensure compliance with federal, state and local EHS requirements while strengthening the site’s safety culture and leading training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Management, Business or a related field is preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Promote a visible, positive safety culture through active floor presence and employee engagement.
• Support OSHA/MIOSHA/compliance, audits and incident investigations using root cause analysis.
• Maintain EHS documentation, reporting and emergency preparedness, including drills and records.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

We're hiring an EHS Specialist! Join our CertainTeed Siding plant in Jackson, MI to help drive safety culture, compliance, training, incident prevention, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. OSHA experience preferred.

Environmental Health &; Safety (EHS) Specialist

The Environmental Health &; Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of a safe, compliant, and incident‑free workplace. This role partners with the EHS Manager and site teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and Saint‑Gobain EHS requirements while strengthening the site’s safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Culture, Training & Communication (50%)

• Promote a visible, positive safety culture through active floor presence and employee engagement
• Support Behavior‑Based Safety (BBS), WCM, and 5S initiatives
• Administer training compliance through 4orms and serve as Training Administrator
• Deliver EHS training, including new hire orientation, off‑shift sessions, and annual regulatory/corporate training
• Maintain training records and visitor safety orientations
• Support safety meetings, plant communications, and SHESC initiatives
• Provide EHS guidance to leaders and employees

Compliance & Auditing (20%)

• Support OSHA, MIOSHA, Saint‑Gobain, and site EHS compliance
• Conduct safety audits and inspections (e.g., machine guarding)
• Perform monthly AED, first aid, and CPR inspections
• Support ISA audits and audit readiness
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis using 4orms
• Support Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments
• Recommend and support proactive risk reduction actions

Records, Reporting &; Emergency Preparedness (10%)

• Maintain EHS documentation and systems (NIMS, GAIA, 4orms)
• Support EHS reporting and regulatory submissions
• Assist with emergency preparedness, drills, and equipment readiness

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Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Management, Business or a related field is preferred.

Certifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with a focus on safety, environmental health, or industrial hygiene and working with internal and/or external customers in a business environment.

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint‑Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want