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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 $6 billion 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; and metal roofing and wall systems. 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®.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by enhancing safety culture, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance in a collaborative environment. The position will report to the EHS Manager and support 3 sites.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify and Mitigate Risks:
  • Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions
  • Analyze EHS data and prepare comprehensive reports to track key performance indicators and identify trends
  • Implement and maintain EHS compliance programs in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements

• Promote Safety Culture:

  • Collaborate with leadership to strengthen EHS initiatives, raise environmental awareness, and embed safety as a core value.

  • Coordinate and deliver safety training programs while maintaining detailed training records.

• Ensure Preparedness: Assist in emergency response planning, conduct safety drills, and support industrial hygiene monitoring.

• Drive Compliance: Monitor environmental programs, manage waste activities, and maintain all necessary documentation including procedures, policies, and training materials.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of project management, program development, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• General knowledge of Safety, OSHA regulations and EPA requirements
• Demonstrated experience in conducting safety audits and risk assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience with safety management systems and EHS metrics tracking
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and monitoring techniques
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong investigative and root cause analysis skills
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and waste management regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** 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. 

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

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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