Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Description
At Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, safety isn't just a requirement, it's a responsibility. The Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager leads the charge in creating a safe, compliant, and healthy workplace, providing hands-on oversight of all EHS programs while ensuring alignment with OSHA, EPA, DCMA, and ATF standards. This role works side by side with operations to strengthen safety culture and drive meaningful, lasting improvements.
About the Role
- Own OSHA, EPA, TDEC, and site-wide regulatory compliance, audits, and reporting.
- Build and drive practical health, safety, and environmental programs that work on the floor.
- Train employees at all levels on safety, environmental, and emergency procedures; support onboarding.
- Maintain all safety documentation, reporting, and SDS/MSDS records.
- Reduce risk through audits, investigations, metrics, and continuous improvement actions.
- Partner with operations and HR to strengthen safety culture and manage Workers' Compensation.
About You
You're a practical, hands-on safety professional who understands the realities of a manufacturing environment. You take ownership of workplace safety and compliance, balancing regulatory requirements with day-to-day operations. You're comfortable working on the floor as well as with leadership, and you communicate clearly, calmly, and effectively. You bring a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement, helping build and sustain a safety culture where employees are informed, engaged, and protected.
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field required.
- Proven experience leading safety and environmental programs in regulated environments.
- Experience onboarding, training, and developing employees to foster a strong, safety-driven culture.
- Demonstrated success leading a site or multiple sites to improve safety and environmental compliance.
- Background working in manufacturing, industrial, or military environments.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred, with experience driving culture change and implementing effective management systems.
What makes Barrett an exceptional workplace?
Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and family-like work culture, accompanied by a variety of attractive benefits including:
- A flexible and adaptable work style.
- Meaningful recognition and bi-weekly pay cycles.
- Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training and career progression opportunities.
About Us
Barrett is a global leader in large-caliber rifle design and manufacturing, proudly headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. For over 40 years, we've been at the forefront of innovation, starting with Ronnie Barrett's revolutionary Model 82, which earned praise from the U.S. Army and set the standard for modern firearms.
Our products serve civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the U.S. military, and over 80 allied nations. As part of the NIOA Group, we continue to push the boundaries of precision, performance, and innovation.
At Barrett, we don't just build firearms, we craft solutions that stand the test of time and exceed expectations. "There's always a better way" is our mantra, guiding us to continuously improve and evolve our designs to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a fast paced and customer focused business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application.
For further information please visit https://barrett.net/ and https://www.nioa.com.au/
Additional Screening
By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur for the successful candidate:
- Background Checks
- Pre-employment physical
- Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Permanent working rights and availability to work in the United States
