James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.
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Onsite at our Fontana, CA site
The EHS Specialist, R&D reports to the EHS Manager, Rosehill & Global Innovation and will be responsible for playing a key leadership role in shaping and driving the site’s safety strategy. This includes overseeing the development and execution of safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, integrating safety considerations into capital projects and taking a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation. This role is pivotal in driving a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization. The role also involves driving continuous improvement initiatives, influencing safety performance through data analysis, and collaborating with key stakeholders including operations, to align safety goals with business objectives.
What You’ll Do:
Design, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and standards. Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, safety meetings and risk assessments. Develop and maintain emergency response and incident management plans. Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations. Stay current on industry-specific safety legislation and standards. Collaborate with project managers, engineers and contractors to ensure safety is integrated into capital development projects. Support safety reviews for design and construction phases of new facilities or equipment installations Evaluate potential hazards associated with new equipment, processes, and layouts. Participate in pre-start safety reviews and commissioning processes. Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels. Conduct onboarding safety training for new hires. Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and awareness campaigns. Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and injuries. Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Maintain incident records in ZHMS and track trends for continuous improvement. Promote a culture of safety through active leadership and engagement. Collaborate with management and employees to drive safety initiatives. Recognize and reward employees for safety achievements. Lead safety improvement projects focused on risk reduction. Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited institution. 5-7 years’ experience in a safety role within a manufacturing plant or laboratory environment Experience in managing the EHS aspects of a capital project including risk assessments, safety planning and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of OSHA law and compliance, CAL OSHA, ISO standards and other industry-specific regulations. Sound problem-solving and incident investigation skills. Strong leadership and influencing skills to drive safety initiatives, inspire engagement and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Proven ability to foster partnerships with cross-functional teams to ensure safety compliance Strong critical thinking skills to analyze situations, assess risks, and develop effective, proactive solutions Strong communication and training delivery skills. Proficiency in safety management software and reporting tools. Proven track record of managing safety programs and reducing incidents.
What You’ll Receive:
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $75,400K to $94,200K. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
Benefits available include:
Comprehensive low-cost co-pay medical insurance; as well as vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
Paid Time Off
11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
Paid sick leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Program
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James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.