EHS Manager

Position Description

Job Summary

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe.  We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.  

The EHS Site Leader is responsible for coordinating all environmental, health and safety activities at the site. This position is responsible for promoting Saint-Gobain EHS policies and for ensuring compliance with all pertinent regulations that apply to the site. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or local policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will provide leadership to the Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the Taunton, MA location within the defined World Class Manufacturing (WCM) framework, in a manner consistent with the Principles of Conduct and Action of Saint-Gobain. With strategic guidance from both the central EHS function and local plant manager, this hands-on leadership position will: ensure federal and local legislative compliance, develop and maintain ISO systems, develop an autonomous EHS culture, promote defined Health and Wellness programs, define and lead EHS and sustainability initiatives/projects, define EHS standard operating procedures, provide EHS training, develop risk identification and reduction awareness and methods, all achieved through participation and employee engagement.

The EHS Manager will provide direction and leadership to all plant department managers, supervisors and employees in matters dealing with EHS related matters and will serve as leader for the plant’s various safety efforts. This role proactively drives awareness, communicates best practices, and implements new programs related to Safety.  They will work to ensure safe behavior, machinery, and regulatory compliance for EHS through the entire site.  Facilitating collaborative discussions, projects and best-practice sharing across other key manufacturing sites regarding EHS topics will be required while also leading continuous improvement of EHS Management System.

Further, the EHS Manager will coordinate activities involving any accidents or incident investigation and corrective response in all matters relating to promoting employee’s safe working environment in all areas at all times by correcting or reporting unsafe acts or conditions through appropriate channels to resolution. 

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success in reducing occupational injuries and maintaining compliance with pertinent regulations.

• 5+ years strong safety background and experience in federal regulations and reporting.  Experience with federal and state OSHA regulations and reporting.

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Safety Sciences

Additional Description

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Preferred 

• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) - Preferred

Company Summary

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones. 

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality. 

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we’ll create a better life.

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.

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