EHS Manager

Htprof; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing plant in northeast Tennessee near Kingsport is seeking an EHS Manager to develop, implement, and improve EHS policies, procedures, and systems on the production floor.

The role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and ISO 14001/45001 standards, leads safety training, and builds a culture of safety with hourly workers and leadership.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 3+ years experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety roles in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 14001/45001 standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong on-floor presence and ability to train hourly staff and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continually improve EHS policies and programs.
• Lead safety training across the plant and engage hourly employees.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and ISO standards.

Skills

EHS management

Safety training

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Job description

Chemical manufacturing plant in northeast TN (near Kingsport) has immediate opening for an EHS Manager. This role is responsible for developing, implementing and improving EHS policies, procedures and systems. The EHS Manager will ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations as well as ISO-14001/45001 standards. Will lead safety training at the plant. Position is heavily focused on Environmental (permitting, reporting, LDAR, PSM).

The EHS Manager will be on the production floor a lot. Building positive relationships with hourly employees is key. Will also spend time training leadership on EHS topics to ensure safety is always top-of-mind. The plant has a good safety record, but there is always room to improve the culture around Safety topics.

Qualified candidates will have BS degree with 3+ years experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety roles in chemical manufacturing. Will consider EHS Coordinator or Supervisor who is ready to move into a Manager role.