Plant EHS Manager

Plant EHS Manager

Date : Oct 15, 2025

Location : Oneonta, NY, US, 13820

Company : Corning

Requisition Number : 70326

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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.

Scope of Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for driving plant initiatives towards establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing EH&S programs that align with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The EH&S Manager will play a key role in fostering a safety-first culture, driving continuous improvement in EH&S performance, and ensuring alignment with the plant’s operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership :

Collaborate with corporate EH&S teams to ensure alignment with organizational standards, policies, and initiatives.

Develop and execute short- and long-term EH&S strategies to achieve injury, illness, and environmental incident reduction goals.

Integrate EH&S management systems into the plant’s overall operational framework.

Regulatory Compliance & Policy Implementation :

Design, implement, and maintain EH&S policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.

Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.

Lead facility audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.

Oversee hazardous waste management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Manage facility environmental programs, including SWPPP, SPCC, air permitting, and Tier II reporting.

Act as the primary point of contact for EH&S matters, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and contractors.

Acquire and maintain required certifications including ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, RCRA / DOT Initial and Annual Refresher, ECC / GSS / GCC / Corporate Training (as required).

Develop, implement, and regularly update facility emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for potential incidents.

Provide training and guidance to employees on emergency procedures.

Assist with managing workers’ compensation cases, coordinating with medical providers, and relevant agencies.

Additional Responsibilities

Risk Management & Incident Prevention :

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards through risk assessments and control measures.

Oversee incident tracking, investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Conduct safety, health, and environmental risk assessments for new and existing processes or equipment.

Lead the creation and continuous improvement of EH&S programs, including safety training, emergency response plans, and environmental management systems.

Maintain EH&S performance metrics and communicate results to plant employees and corporate EH&S teams.

Drive initiatives to cultivate an interdependent safety culture and promote employee engagement and accountability.

Develop, implement, and regularly update facility emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for potential incidents.

Provide training and guidance to employees on emergency procedures.

Training & Employee Engagement :

Develop and oversee EH&S training programs to ensure employee awareness and compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Facilitate site EH&S Committee meetings and promote authentic collaboration in managing EH&S initiatives.

Experiences / Education - Required

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or aBachelors’ degree in a related field with 3–5 years of professional EH&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations and standards.

Expertise in hazard assessments, ergonomics, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.

Familiarity with programs such as SWPPP, SPCC, Air Permitting, and NFPA codes.

Proficiency in EH&S management systems and data analysis tools.

Experiences / Education - Desired

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification

OSHA 30-hour training certification

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market : Oneonta