Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
About The Position
Our client, a leader in chemical manufacturing, is looking for an experienced EHS Manager to join their team in the Greater Nashville Area. Reporting to the Director of Safety & Compliance, you’ll play a key role in leading and supporting environmental, health, safety, and regulatory programs across their facilities. In this role, you will help assess, design, and enhance EHS initiatives, driving a strong safety and compliance culture across the organization. The ideal candidate has experience leading safety programs in a chemical or plant-based manufacturing environment, with a proven ability to conduct root cause analysis, manage incident investigations, and implement corrective actions. A collaborative, hands-on approach will allow you to make a meaningful impact as the company continues to enhance its safety culture. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to shape and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of EHS experience within manufacturing required
- Proven experience leading safety initiatives in a plant setting required
- Skilled in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions required
- Experience conducting safety and compliance audits required
Responsibilities
- Develop safety programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulations
- Evaluate and update policies and SOPs to reflect regulatory changes and best practices
- Provide leadership and guidance for training, environmental compliance, and safety
- Promote employee engagement through committees, recognition, and participation programs
- Design and deliver onboarding and refresher safety training
- Coach and mentor staff on safety best practices and initiatives
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments implementing corrective actions as needed
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and development of preventive measures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive safety improvements
- Conduct behavior-based safety observations and provide actionable feedback
- Analyze safety metrics to identify high-risk areas and recommend preventive measures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance overall safety culture
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA
- Life
- 401k
- PTO
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
