Safety Lead
- Location
- Waxahachie, TX, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Waxahachie Plant Safety Lead is responsible for building a plant and/or department culture with an unconditional stance on safety. The Safety Lead will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of SIF programs, critical safety, health and Environmental processes/programs/procedures to achieve a zero-injury environment. The successful candidate will provide leadership and apply technical abilities to engage employees at all levels of the organization to develop and sustain world-class safety and environmental process. This position reports to the EHS Leader. Reports to : Environmental Health & Safety Leader
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Safety Lead will establish and accomplish aggressive personal, and facility goals that align with division and Owens Corning corporate goals. These goals will reflect a total commitment to developing a strong safety culture, achieving a world-class safety process and the environmentally responsible operation of the facility. The Safety Lead will develop skills and grow capabilities in the assigned facility, including:
- Develop and update our Critical Six, Safety Foundations and SIF Programs at the plant as main activity for this role.
- Develop, implement and/or monitor EHS action plans and programs to ensure a high level of safety and environmental awareness within the facility.
- Coach, mentor and re-direct personnel in the plant to develop Extraordinary Leaders.
- Translates safety and health strategies into results.
- Maintain, collaborate and update EHS information (charts, and graphs) and communicate metrics.
- Develop and implement training programs in a coordinated effort with NLT, EHS Leader and appropriate plant personnel.
- Maintain all EHS training documentation as required by corporate and federal/state standards.
- Coordinate necessary EHS audits and inspections as required and ensures follow-up items are completed.
- Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions.
- Empowers employees to prevent or stop and correct unsafe acts or work conditions.
- Builds organizational capabilities through people, technology, and process management
- Assist in recordable injury, first-aid and near-miss investigations and in the development and implementation of action plans.
- Achievement of personal, department and facility goals.
- Continuously educate employees on EHS standards and procedures.
- Perform safety orientations and monthly safety training.
- Co- Lead and actively participate in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts and implementing Autonomous Maintenance (AM) practices and visual metrics for EHS Pillar Team.
- Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce MSD illnesses/ injuries.
- Collaborate and implement wellness programs to meet site needs.
- Continually reinforce the company’s stand on safety and environmental stewardship and always recognize employee accomplishments and contributions.
- 100% Completion of training plan and certified competence of all employees trained.
- Perform other functions related to sustaining the Site Safety and Environmental Programs as directed by the EHS Leader.
Key Metrics
- Recordable incident rate (RIR)
- % Score of SIF Programs, C6 Programs and Safety Foundations
- Deficiencies in internal H&S Audits
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in any field related to EH&S, such as industrial hygiene, engineering, science or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting. Floor experience is highly desired.
- Hands-on safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ASP or CSP certification preferred.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Demonstrate sound leadership on the job through safety performance, communication skills and teamwork
- Good organizational skills
• Strong working Knowledge and technically adept in implementation of OSHA, industrial hygiene and other general industry EHS standards.
- Strong working Knowledge and technically adept in implementation of OSHA, industrial hygiene and other general industry EHS standards.
From Owens Corning's careers page (Company careers page), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 9 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job