Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Location
Tennessee, USA
Level
Manager
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
March 17, 2026
The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies. This role drives a proactive safety culture, minimizes environmental impact, and ensures a safe, healthy workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors. The EHS Manager partners with leadership and employees to continuously improve safety performance and environmental stewardship.
Key Competencies
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Safety Leadership & Culture Building
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Environmental Stewardship
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to industrial operations.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local/state regulations
- Lead workplace safety initiatives, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation activities
- Promote a culture of safety through training, communication, and employee engagement
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Manage environmental compliance programs, including waste management, air emissions, water discharge, and chemical handling
- Maintain required EHS documentation, permits, and reporting
- Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses) and environmental KPIs
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and inspections
- Support ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and occupational health initiatives
- Collaborate with Operations and Engineering on new equipment, process changes, and facility expansions
- Lead emergency response planning, drills, and incident preparedness
- Manage EHS budgets and external vendors/consultants
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations
- Experience conducting safety training and leading investigations
- Proven ability to drive safety culture and continuous improvement
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM
- Experience in machinery, heavy manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or similar industries
- Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 systems
- Multi-site EHS responsibility experience
