Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Location: Greater Nashville, TN
Salary: $100,000-$125,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k, PTO, Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical hours: M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation assistance is available
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EHS & manufacturing exp. req.) Description
Our client, in chemical manufacturing, is looking for an EHS Manager to join their team in the Greater Nashville Area. Reporting to the Director of Safety & Compliance, you will help assess, design, and enhance EHS initiatives, driving a strong safety and compliance culture across the organization. This is a highly hands-on position that requires a significant presence on the production floor, partnering closely with operations, reinforcing safe behaviors, and actively supporting day-to-day activities. The ideal candidate has experience leading safety programs in a plant-based manufacturing environment, with a proven ability to conduct root cause analysis, manage incident investigations, and implement corrective actions. Success in this role will come from a collaborative, engaged approach and a willingness to be deeply involved in the operation rather than operating purely at a strategic level. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to work, influencing teams in real time, and helping shape a culture of continuous improvement.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EHS & manufacturing exp. req.) 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
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EHS & manufacturing exp. req.) Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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
