Senior Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands; Ballinger (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building sector is seeking a Senior Regional EHS Manager to oversee Environmental Health & Safety compliance across multiple locations. This is a pivotal role involving leadership, regulatory compliance, and direct interaction with plant and field operations. Candidates should possess significant EHS experience and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. This position will require some travel, and it offers competitive benefits including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability insurance

401k and employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement and professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in Manufacturing or Facilities Management
• 3+ years of EHS leadership responsibility
• Experience with OSHA and EPA regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations
• Develop and implement EHS policies and programs
• Conduct site assessments and maintain EHS compliance calendar

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Training skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related Science field

Master’s Degree in EHS or related Science field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHS Management System (e.g. Origami)

Job description

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Senior Regional EHS Manager is to provide leadership and direction to assure that the assigned locations’, both plant and field service/installation, management staff and employee populations are 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).

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
• Lead, support and serve in a Management leadership capacity on EHS related committees for assigned locations and organizations
• 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
• Ensures required local systems are in place for environmental, permitting, analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary and to maintain compliance
• Manages, evaluates and promotes applicable Sustainability actions according to company or location requirements
• Assist local leaders in developing local procedures, training and leadership to ensure appropriate usage of Company Corporate EHS Management Database systems (e.g. Origami) by assigned locations and organizations
• 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
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related Science field is highly desired. Master’s Degree in EHS or related Science field is preferred. 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 3 or more years’ experience of EHS leadership responsibility (organizational and/or direct reports)
• 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
• Experience in the development of environmental, occupational safety, employee health, industrial hygiene, and related policies that guide the company's diversified interests
• Thorough understanding of EHS science; analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws
• Priority made for: Technical Writing, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Training skills
• Basic management skills to include formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong business acumen
• Emotional intelligence
• Experience with leadership positions and ability to manage complex operations and projects
• Multiple site experience
• 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
• Frequent Domestic US and North America travel (50%+) is expected for this position
• 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.)
  
  

Additional Information

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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]. 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.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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