EHS Lead

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a EHS Lead to join our growing team.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Lead will assist with the site environmental, health and safety initiatives. They will assist the site EH&S Manger with establishing site specific policies and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and JELD-WEN Global EH&S requirements, prevent injuries & illnesses, and help create a strong EH&S culture.

Hourly rate: $30.47

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct new employee orientation
• Conduct training of site employees on EHS requirements.
• Assist in the reporting and investigation of injuries, illnesses and near misses.
• Maintain metric boards
• Maintain first-aid center.
• Conduct and assist with the tracking of EHS inspections, audit findings and action items.
• Entering and maintaining accurate EHS records.
• Manage EHS projects and assist other managers in completing projects
• Assist in identifying EHS risks and hazards in the workplace and implementing prevention programs.
• Assist the site in complying with applicable EH&S requirements.
• Assist with emergency procedures (such as evacuation and fire alarm drills).
• Offering general environmental, health & safety advice to all employees.
• Development and advance EHS programs and procedures under the direction of the EHS Manager
• General scheduling of EHS required activities
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis, Standard Work and Management of Change reviews
• Assist site leaders to create, maintain and improve our safety environment.
• Ability to work with others and take initiative

Qualifications:

• BCSP Certification Preferred
• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• 1 Year of safety leadership experience desired but will train the right candidate
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Osha 10, First Aid, CPR, and AED certification will be required within 3 months of accepting the position.
• Ability to comprehend safety audits and training material, and assist managers, supervisors, and employees in day-to-day application.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to draft documents and finalize in publishable form.
• Ability to learn new software applications which will be a part of performing this job.
• Ability to perform multiple task at one time, and prioritize as necessary to achieve deadlines.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit jeld-wen.com.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, retirement program, etc.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.