Senior Regional EHS Manager (West Coast)

Cornerstone Building Brands•Sacramento, CA

19h•Remote

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Senior Regional EHS Manager is to provide leadership and direction to the assigned locations’ in our Windows and Doors division, for production and management staff, as well as field services and delivery drivers. 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). Position will be 100% remote, but include travel (<50%) to assigned territories ( Washington, California, Colorado, Arizona and Utah.)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related Science field is highly desired. 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 2 or more years’ experience of EHS leadership responsibility (organizational and/or direct reports) at multiple sites
Strong experience in machine safeguarding and ergonomics.
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
Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws
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
This is a remote position, requiring strong home internet access capabilities, adequate/safe home office location and reasonable (~ 1hr) access to airport with reasonable 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

Nice To Haves

Certified ergonomist is highly preferred
Preference for applicable EHS related professional certifications (ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM, etc.)

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
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
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