EHS Manager

Jobtailor; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead our site safety and environmental initiatives in Dickson, TN. The role drives SIF and critical safety programs, mentors the EHS team, and ensures regulatory compliance across OSHA and EPA standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in EHS within industrial manufacturing, CSP certification preferred, and strong incident investigation and risk assessment skills. Onsite work with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in industrial manufacturing
• 3+ years leading an EHS team
• Experience implementing EHS programs in manufacturing
• CSP certification preferred
• OSHA 500 Series training preferred

Responsibilities

• Build a site culture with a strong safety and environmental compliance focus
• Lead the site EHS team and serve as a critical member of the management team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate SIF, critical safety, health, and environmental programs
• Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may cause injury or property damage
• Apply safety standards, best practices, analytical techniques, and behavior-based safety programs
• Investigate EHS incidents and coordinate corrective actions
• Lead emergency training, evacuation planning, and safety audits
• Maintain training plans and ensure competency
• Oversee environmental reporting and compliance with regulations
• Champion the Safety Committee and drive safety improvements

Skills

Leadership

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Communication

Teambuilding

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field

Tools

SDS system

EHS documentation systems

Training management software

Job description

• Build a site culture with an unconditional stance on safety and environmental compliance
• Lead the site EHS team and serve as a critical member of the management team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate SIF, critical safety, health, and environmental programs
• Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may cause injury or property damage
• Apply safety standards, best practices, analytical techniques, and behavior-based safety programs
• Identify and document hazards, incidents, near misses, fires, unsafe conditions, spills, releases, and non-compliance
• Conduct formal risk assessments and implement control measures for manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials
• Investigate EHS incidents and workers’ compensation matters, identify root causes, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions
• Lead emergency training, evacuation planning, emergency response, safety audits, and environmental inspections
• Maintain 100% completion of training plans and certified employee competence
• Develop and update Critical Safety Foundations, SIF programs, and other EHS programs with site leadership and Doors Business Unit EHS
• Drive sustainability goals and innovative EHS solutions with site stakeholders
• Maintain EHS and safety training documentation and retention
• Oversee environmental reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Champion the Safety Committee and support subcommittees
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS action plans and programs
• Coach and mentor site personnel and reinforce safety and environmental compliance
• Serve as initial EHS contact for Doors Product Stewardship reviews
• Maintain leadership presence and engage employees in safety processes
• Participate in Kaizen, 5S, Lean Daily Management, Waste Elimination, Managing for Daily Improvement, Visual Factory, Six Sigma, and similar processes
• Drive change management and engagement in EHS activities
• Translate safety and health strategies into results
• Maintain and communicate EHS charts, graphs, and metrics
• Oversee the site Safety Data Sheet system
• Drive ergonomics initiatives to reduce musculoskeletal-disorder illnesses and injuries
• Collaborate on wellness programs to meet site needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to EH&S, such as Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or Science, or equivalent
• Minimum 10+ years of experience leading EHS efforts in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Minimum 3+ years of experience leading an EHS team
• Experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a highly functional EHS team
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and EPA and/or state regulations
• Experience implementing, coordinating, and managing OSHA and EPA compliance programs
• CSP certification preferred
• OSHA 500 series training preferred
• Ability to lead a team of professionals
• Hazard recognition and risk assessment skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Innovative mindset and ability to support change and program development
• Strong critical thinking, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate complex or challenging situations
• Strong business acumen, integrity, judgment, and autonomy
• Ability to communicate across all organizational levels
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Teambuilding and collaboration skills
• Must work Monday–Friday onsite at an assigned manufacturing location
• May require up to 10% domestic travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives within industrial manufacturing, focusing on compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, risk assessment, and program development. Proven ability to drive safety culture, mentor teams, and implement innovative EHS solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• EHS Program Implementation
• OSHA Compliance Management
• Risk Assessment Skills
• CSP Certification
• Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Environmental Compliance
• Safety Audits
• Incident Investigation
• Hazard Recognition
• Behavior-Based Safety Programs
• SIF Program Development
• Emergency Response Planning
• Data Analysis
• Training Development
• Lean Six Sigma

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Teambuilding
• Resourcefulness

Certifications & Qualifications

• CSP Certification
• OSHA 500 Series Training

Industry Keywords

• EHS Management
• Manufacturing Safety
• Occupational Health
• Industrial Hygiene
• Environmental Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Safety Data Sheet System
• EHS Documentation Systems
• Training Management Software