Sr Safety Lead
OWENS CORNING CORPORATE SERVICES, LLC
Newark, OHJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Senior Safety Lead directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of health and safety processes, programs, and procedures at the Newark site. The role works on the plant floor with employees, leaders, maintenance, and contractors, and serves on the plant leadership team. It guides site safety objectives, regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and asset protection, aligning site goals with business unit and corporate priorities.
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Sr Safety Lead Location(s): Newark, OH, US, 43055-5893 Function: Envir, Health and Safety Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 70454 Description: A Newark Senior Safety Lead directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of critical processes, programs, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and continuous improvement related to health and safety. The successful candidate must spend significant time on the plant floor, engaging and coaching employees, front-line leaders, maintenance, and contractors on a daily basis. As an integral business leader on the plant leadership team, the Senior Safety Leader will provide information and guidance for activities relating to the site-wide safety objectives. This leader must ensure that site goals align with relevant business unit and corporate safety goals. The Senior Safety Lead works in a team environment to hold both the team and individuals accountable for injury/illness prevention, regulatory compliance and asset protection. This position reports directly to the Newark Site Environmental Health and Safety Leader. Responsibilities: The Senior Safety Lead will: - Assess the level of controls in the assigned site and develop both a strategic vision and a prioritized tactical plan to reach the target state - Develop skills and grow capabilities in the assigned facility, including: - Coach, mentor, and re-direct personnel in the plant in order to develop Extraordinary Leaders - Coach, mentor, and guide plant leadership from a safety perspective - Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with appropriate plant personnel - Continually reinforce the company's stand on safety and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions - Establish and accomplish aggressive personal, and facility goals that align with division and Owens Corning corporate goals. These goals must reflect our commitment to enhancing our safety culture and achieving a world-class safety management process. - Participate as a member of the site's leadership team and drive company-wide and BU EHS initiatives at the site. - Participate in the site capital planning and review process including review of capital projects, safety design reviews for equipment/capital projects and reviews for process/equipment changes. - Implement OC safety programs/standards and site-specific safety programs designed to reduce employee injuries and illnesses and improve site productivity. Analyze and assess safety trend data to drive safety action planning and resource allocation for the site. Ensure that occupational illnesses and injuries are immediately reported, thoroughly investigated (root cause analysis) and promptly addressed, consistent with corporate and BU standards and requirements. - Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/injuries. - Implement wellness programs to meet site needs. Job Requirements Experience: - Bachelors degree in any field related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene, engineering, science or equivalent. - Professional certification preferred (GSP,CSP, CMSE for example) - At least 5 years safety leadership experience required. Floor experience is highly desired. - Hands-on safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Knowledge and Abilities: Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations and industrial hygiene protocols Ability to identify critical processes and system needs and then implement appropriately prioritized action plans Ability to establish agreement and consensus with management Ability to effectively engage primary
How this job compares
Set against the 1,150 open Environmental Health and Safety jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Ohio median$94–129K/yr26 salary ranges
- US median$26–31/hr165 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 92 open Environmental Health and Safety jobs in Ohio and 1,150 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Environmental Health and Safety postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (880 postings).
- Education
- 363 of the 1,150 open Environmental Health and Safety jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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