EHS Manager

About the role

The EHS Manager reports to the Plant Manager and plays a key strategic role in shaping, developing, and advancing the plant’s environmental, health, and safety function. This position is responsible for proactively designing and implementing safety and environmental programs that foster a safe, healthy, and engagement-driven work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the plant’s overall EHS strategy, including the annual EHS plan.
• Build and evolve a strong safety culture across the facility through leadership, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as corporate and plant policies.
• Assess current EHS practices, identify gaps, and implement innovative solutions to continuously improve performance.
• Partner closely with plant leadership to integrate safety into all aspects of operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and influential leader to managers, supervisors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Lead incident investigations and resolution processes, ensuring root causes are identified, and sustainable corrective actions are implemented.
• Cook up plant safety teams and initiatives, establishing processes and structures that support long-term success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business Management, Engineering, Health & Safety, or Environmental Management.
• 3–5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management experience required.
• American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) certification preferred.
• National Safety Council certification preferred.
• SWPPP Operator / SARA / CERCLA / RCRA certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience supporting safety policy development, training, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct public speaking and group training.
• Strong teamwork and employee engagement skills.

Benefits

At RISE Building Products, a CertainTeed company, we’re redefining the future of building materials and we want you to be part of it. RISE is an innovative U.S. manufacturer of next-generation composite siding, created with 94% recycled materials, including reclaimed carpet fibers and fiberglass. In other words, we’re turning waste into world-class building products, helping to build stronger homes while protecting our planet.

We’re committed to providing a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and help improve daily life for yourself and your family. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program