EHS Manager

Position Description

Job Summary

The Role

This position is responsible for managing the complete EH&S programs for the Portland, OR facility under the ISO 14001and OHSAS 18001 standards, to minimize all EH&S risks and reduce potential liabilities. The incumbent will be responsible for regulatory and company environmental, compliance activity and facilitating the site Environmental Management System (EMS) per the ISO 14001 standard. Requires strong leadership, and collaborates with supervisors, managers, and employees for compliance training, governmental regulations, facility policies, and environmental objectives. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Must apply professional communication principles, safety standards, and analytical techniques. Investigate EH&S-related incidents, implement corrective actions, and maintain knowledge of regulations. Contribute to hazard reviews and ensure compliance with SPCC Plan.

• Lead the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and safety incentives to enhance safety continually.

• Manage plant proactive EHS processes: Gensuite, TF-4, TF-5, EvE, 4.0RMS

• Monitors and recommends new EHS programs based on regulations.

• Ensure site internal SG EHS standards, requirements, and external (ISO14001) requirements are met by the site.

• Ensure all employee safety training requirements are met.

• Perform and update risk assessments for routine and non-routine tasks.

• Work in coordination with department managers and regional EHS Manager

• Must interact effectively with all plant personnel and contractors; strong social skills required.

• Ensures effective communication of EHS matters and prompt response to employee concerns.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations for waste, emissions, water, and health records.

• Evaluate project environmental impact and implement mitigation measures.

• Coordinates safety incident investigations and ensures prompt corrective actions.

• Actively participate in the daily production meetings

• Manage EHS calendars with periodic review.

• Coordinate with management to schedule maintenance and upgrades for safety equipment.

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Required Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required (Occupational Safety & Health and/or Environmental Management Degree Preferred)

• Three to five years of experience (manufacturing environment preferred)

• Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office including Excel/Word/Powerpoint.

• Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance

• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards

• Ability to effectively present information to employees at all levels of the organization

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations

Company Summary

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.