EHS Manager (Onsite)

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads site compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture. This role partners with site leadership to drive EHS performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement.
The position reports directly to the Plant Manager. It also has a dotted-line relationship to corporate EHS leadership and may support enterprise-wide initiatives and assist other locations as needed, including occasional travel.
Lead EHS programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, L&I)
Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain safe work practices
Oversee incident reporting and investigations; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
Develop and deliver EHS training to maintain compliance and build capability
Conduct inspections and audits; identify risks and ensure timely resolution
Manage compliance calendars, regulatory reporting, and agency interactions
Lead emergency response programs, including planning, training, and drills
Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
Manage environmental compliance activities, including permitting, reporting, and monitoring (air, water, waste)
Ensure effective systems for SDS management, industrial hygiene, and environmental testing
Support sustainability initiatives and corporate EHS systems (e.g., Origami)
Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, HR, Risk) on projects, inspections, and injury management
Review capital projects, process changes, and facility modifications for EHS risks
Perform other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field required, or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred
5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, including regulatory interaction
2+ years of leadership experience
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, L&I and environmental regulations (air, water, waste)
Experience with audits, incident investigations, and compliance programs
Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence, collaborate, and manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS systems
Ability to work independently and manage budgets
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).
Anticipation – Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.
Collaboration – Highly collaborative team player. Partners with others with respect and humility.
Business & Financial Acumen – Strong understanding of the business and ability to understand the financial impact of decisions and actions and makes informed decisions to maximize ROI on activity.
Change Management – Ability to lead change in a way that brings people along in the journey.
Energy – High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment and ability to energize others towards the achievement of business objectives.
Work Environment & Travel
Office, warehouse, and manufacturing settings; occasional lab exposure
Moderate physical activity may be required for emergency response
Occasional domestic travel (2–3 trips per year)

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No