EHS Manager

A. O. Smith Corp.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith is seeking an EHS Manager for its Franklin, TN facility to design, implement, and oversee the organization's EHSS programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and driving safety performance across the site.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in an EHS-related field with 3–5 years of manufacturing EHS experience and 1–2 years of leadership. Strong knowledge of US EPA, OSHA, and related standards is essential for success in this onsite role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or an EHS-related field.
• 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing facility.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations (US EPA, OSHA, SSHA, DOT, etc.) and ability to interpret them for compliance.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and oversee the organization's EHSS programs, procedures and systems.
• Manage EHSS activities including performance, audits, investigations, reports and recommendations.
• Direct management of workers' compensation claims.
• Maintain EHSS metrics, record keeping, and communications.
• Manage EHSS vendors, expenses and budget; represent facility on EHSS Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory interpretation

EHSS compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Occupational Health & Safety/ EHS related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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EHS Manager

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location(s): Franklin, TN, US, 37064

Business Unit: NAWH

Workplace Setting: Onsite

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and oversee organization's EHSS programs, procedures and systems.
• Manage EHSS activities including EHSS performance, safety audits, investigations, preparing reports and recommendations, waste management programs, and managing relationships with community or environmental stakeholders.
• Direct management of worker's compensation claims.
• Maintain EHSS metrics, record keeping, and communications.
• Manage EHSS vendors, expenses and budget
• Represent facility on EHSS Council
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety/ EHS related field
• 3-5 years related EHS experience in a manufacturing facilty.
• 1 -2 years leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge and current understanding of all applicable regulations including federal, state and local laws and standards. (US EPA, SSHA, DOT, OSHA, etc.)
• Ability to interpret regulations to ensure compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Manage all EHS activities
• Manage projects and provide guidance and mentoring to other team members as needed.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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