Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment. 

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community” 

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role: 

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety professional to lead our plant’s safety initiatives. In this role, you’ll provide leadership, direction, and expertise to ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations while driving best practices to improve operations. You’ll be the go-to expert for all things health and safety, making a tangible difference in the lives of our employees and the success of our plant.

• Develop and lead health and safety training programs and audits to empower our workforce.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and serve as the primary contact during inspections and investigations.
• Collaborate with HR to manage Workers’ Compensation cases and ensure timely reporting and documentation.
• Oversee accident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Provide actionable insights and performance metrics to management to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date health and safety programs, records, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with the Environmental team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Manage industrial hygiene programs, PPE standards, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) compliance.
• Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instills an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Business Acumen: Understands the business and makes decisions to navigate it successfully. Has the potential to grow knowledge and expertise.  

• Market Analysis – Understands market trends and competitive dynamics.  
• Strategic Thinking - Navigates complex business environments and creates strategies to reach company goals.  Envisions future scenarios and makes decisions that align with the company’s overall objectives.  Prioritizes and adapts to meet goals and execute strategic action plans.  
• Problem-Solving - Develops practical solutions to solve problems.  Handles unexpected or challenging situations in an effective way.  Determines the source of an issue and comes to a viable solution.   
• Analytical Thinking - Gathers, collects, and analyzes data and forms connections and makes decisions.  Sees problems or scenarios from different perspectives.   
• Leadership - Guides team, making pivotal decisions, and fostering a productive work environment.  Inspires and motivates employees, improves team performance, and ensures alignment with the company’s vision, values, and goals.  Leads change by creating plans, managing resistance, and communicating the need for change.  
• Effective Communication - Articulates ideas, collaborates with others, and facilitates clear and concise exchanges of information.  Builds relationships. Manages conflicts.    

Financial Acumen: has a basic understanding and uses financial data to make informed decisions. Has the potential to grow knowledge and expertise.  

• Understands financial concepts and processes and makes informed decisions to maximize profits and decrease loss.  
• Understands financial performance metrics such as EBITDA.  
• Analyzes and interprets relevant financial reports and statements.  
• Prepares, implements, and manages budgets and make informed financial decisions.   
• Manages financial indicators. 
• Determines if cost or investments are worth pursuing and influences approval based on the benefits it would bring the plant and company. 

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, Business or related field preferred; or equivalent experience

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience with occupational health and safety regulations and 5 years in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in OSHA regulations, industrial hygiene, and hazard communication.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to educate, motivate, and inspire others in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and project management.
• A self-driven, goal-oriented mindset with the ability to travel up to 10%.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that values safety, innovation, and sustainability.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Make a meaningful impact on the health and safety of our employees and the success of our operations.

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join the Knauf family as we build a safer, stronger future together.

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.