Senior EHS Analyst

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. ("Cornerstone"), is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in the external building products industries (collectively, with its subsidiaries, "we" or the "Company"). Cornerstone is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the Company is largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6billion in annual revenue and an expansive national footprint that includes almost 22,000 employees, operating in +90 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows; vinyl siding; metal accessories; metal roofing and wall systems; and insulated metal panels. Our window brands include: Ply Gem, Simonton, Atrium, American Craftsman, Silver Line, Cascade Windows, Prime Windows, Great Lakes Window, and North Star. Our siding brands include: Ply Gem, Mastic, Mitten, and Variform. Our commercial brands include, among others: Metallic Building Systems, Ceco Building Systems, Star Building Systems, Heritage Building Systems, Robertson Building Systems, MBCI, American Building Components, Union Corrugating, and Metal Depots.

Positioned for Future Growth

On July 25, 2022, our owner, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R"), successfully completed the acquisition of Cornerstone. With CD&R's operational and strategic support, we are better positioned to accelerate our future growth plans and advance our journey to be the premier exterior building solutions company and deliver enhanced value to our customers. The transaction is a testament to CD&R's belief in our team and our team's unwavering commitment to our customers and focus on executing our strategy. We believe the Company is uniquely positioned to expand on its position and building significant momentum.

With significant organic growth and strategic acquisitions, this is an exciting, energized time at Cornerstone.

Our Mission

We have developed and continue to implement a well-defined business strategy focused on (i) driving profitable growth in new and existing markets; (ii) leveraging operational excellence across our businesses; and (iii) implementing a capital allocation framework balanced between a focus on opportunistic investment in high return initiatives and continued debt repayment.

We believe that by focusing on operational excellence every day, creating a platform for future growth and investing in market-leading residential and commercial building brands, we will deliver unparalleled financial results. We design, engineer, manufacture, install and market external building products through our three operating segments: Windows, Siding, and Commercial.

Safety is a core Value at Cornerstone Building Brands. We are searching for an EHS Specialist who wants to make a difference in injury prevention, reducing EHS risk, and supporting our leadership and employees to make improvements in our safety culture. The candidate will have support of top leadership to drive EHS improvements. At Cornerstone, our aim is to be the premier manufacturer of windows and doors, which includes aiming to be Premier in EHS. The EHS Specialist will be empowered and expected to make a difference in our operations. Successful candidates must demonstrate critical thinking ability, solid leadership, effective organizational skills, good communication skills, and strong desire for EHS improvement. The role will report up through the EHS organization and will need to influence plant operations to lead for safety and drive continual improvement. The EHS Specialist will provide service and direction to assure that the location(s) managers and employee population to perform work in a safe and complaint manner as well as achieve location and company goals & objectives. As a part of the extended corporate EHS team, this position will periodically be assigned to corporate initiatives or teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement policies and programs for local compliance with applicable local, region and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc...) for assigned locations and groups.
• Execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned.
• Develop, arrange, implement and/or conduct EHS training necessary to maintain EHS regulatory compliance for the location(s) and or organization.
• Supports or conducts mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc....) is completed, i.e., annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization, or death.
• Respond to complaints or inspections by federal and state agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. Provide corrective action assistance in response to government complaints or inspections.
• Maintains local system (procedures, equipment specifications, training, secure volunteers etc..) for location Emergency Response capability including necessary drills and training.
• Supports local environmental compliance programs.
• Operates and promotes applicable Sustainability actions and monitoring according to company or location requirements.
• Reviews new process/equipment or new construction and/or building modifications for EHS impacts and collaborates with local management and appropriate project teams in developing corrective actions to address findings.
• Maintain location(s) SDS management system to meet local/state/national regulations and company policy.
• Coordinate and/or support local testing and analysis for EHS related topics such as: audiometric tests, industrial hygiene analysis, environmental waste stream analysis, post-accident drug screening, infectious disease tracking, etc...
• Coordinate safety equipment performance specification, product selection, purchase, inventory, and use.
• Identify safety hazards and prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Lead and/or participate Investigations of accidents to identify preventive and corrective measures.
• Conduct trend analysis, audits, accident investigations and site inspections of operational procedures, facility design equipment and materials.
• Monitor and coordinate onsite hazardous waste activities and off-site disposal practices.
• Obtain and maintain certification for basic Life Support and First Aid skills, administer First Aid to injured employees as needed.
• Work closely with management and associates in promoting a safety awareness culture and prevention.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

• Bachelor's degree in safety, Health and Environmental with 3 years' work experience in an industrial, manufacturing environment.
• If the candidate does not a BS Degree in EHS then other technical degrees (chemistry, biology, engineering) are acceptable with 5+ years of EHS work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of EHS leadership in influencing positive change for EHS.
• A proven track record leading transformational change in manufacturing processes, leadership, culture, and team member development.
• Experience participating on cross-functional teams.
• Experience in measuring/tracking EHS related metrics
• All Microsoft Office products

Critical Competencies for Success

Leadership and Influencing - Will have well-developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative orientation with the ability to work with other EHS Professionals in the organization. Proactively builds relationships, communicates in business terms. Possesses unquestioned integrity and ethics and brings a strong character that quickly gains the confidence and trust of others. Demonstrates a hands-on, team-oriented, leadership by example, "roll your sleeves up" style and a strong work ethic. Portrays a "can-do" attitude when approaching challenges. Leverages outstanding analytical, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with senior management and other key stakeholders. Gets out on the plant floor to positively influence EHS performance.

Technical Knowledge - Must have a solid knowledge base of EHS regulations and can understand EHS applied to a manufacturing environment. Stays up to date on changes in the regulatory environment.

Employee Relations - Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively lead investigations to ensure all facts are considered to drive appropriate actions. An experienced, leader who demonstrates the ability to coach and guide leaders through conflict with the goal of creating a premier work environment.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play.Full-time* team members receive** potential salary of 70-90k a year, medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.