EH&S Manager
Apply now »Date: Apr 16, 2025
Location: Manassas, VA, US, 20109
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 67624
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.
Role Purpose
The EHS Manager will help drive continuous improvement in overall environmental, health and safety performance while promoting an interdependent organizational culture. The intent of this role is to lead and effectively integrate environmental, health and safety processes/programs into the overall plant strategy while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state local, and corporate safety laws and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all plant, corporate and OSHA/EPA policies and regulations.
- Lead the plant processes to set annual targets and drive necessary actions to meet and exceed targets.
- Be a change agent to drive continuous improvement in overall EH&S performance.
- Maintain metrics of plant EH&S performance and provide monthly reporting.
- Develop, implement, and track annual site EH&S plan actions.
- Utilize data collected to develop specific programs and initiatives to improve performance.
- Develop and maintain plant emergency response plans and ensure appropriate training.
- Work with internal and external groups to coordinate plant EH&S audits and evaluations / inspections and ensure timely corrective action for discrepancies.
- Ensure effective delivery of all EH&S related training with compliance to all applicable plant, corporate and OSHA standards, and maintain all OSHA logs and required recordkeeping required by regulation
- Ensure / lead investigation of work-related injuries in conjunction with supervisors / managers, along with action planning to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain existing SDS system and ensure new materials and products have appropriate SDS sheets and training.
- Support ISO 45001/14001:2015 Environmental and Safety Management System Requirements.
Experiences/Education - Required
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health/safety, safety, or related subject OR in Engineering with demonstrated manufacturing experience in Safety Engineering.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO45001/14001:2015 and other relevant regulations and standards.
- Experience integrating aspects of EH&S management into the overall operation of the plant.
- Information Utilization and ability to use electronic databases such as Gensuite.
- 5 years of demonstrated manufacturing experience in developing and deploying Safety Strategy and associated tactical plans to deliver targeted results.
- Knowledge and experience in Safety Regulatory and Legal requirements and industry direction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; both organization and presentation skills.
- Leadership skills to interact with all levels of the organization to develop and implement projects, programs, improvements, and actions.
- Supervisory skill to lead and develop EHS Engineer/Technician
- Leadership skills to develop Safety Standard SME’s leaders
Experiences/Education - Desired
- Bachelor of Science (Engineering) or Masters of Science (Engineering or Applied Science)
- Green Belt certification
- Black belt (6 Sigma or Innovation) training
- Project and/or manufacturing financial management knowledge
- Knowledge of Innovation Stage-gate processes
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $86,772.00 - $119,312.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.
- Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC