Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Ambs Chemical Search LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambs Chemical Search LLC is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at our client’s manufacturing site in Tennessee.

You will own site safety programs, drive regulatory compliance with OSHA/EPA, and foster a proactive safety culture within a chemical processing environment, partnering with engineering and operations to reduce risks and incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading EHS programs in chemical manufacturing or process industry.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements.
• Experience with process safety, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering and operations teams on safety challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA regulatory compliance and environmental permits.
• Oversee inspections, reporting, and audits.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and maintenance to improve safety.
• Deliver employee safety training and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor EHS metrics and reduce workplace incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

An established specialty chemical manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at its manufacturing operations.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong EHS professional to take ownership of site safety programs, drive regulatory compliance, and build a proactive safety culture within a chemical processing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead environmental, health, and safety programs across manufacturing operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Oversee environmental permitting, reporting, inspections, and regulatory audits.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Identify process safety risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to improve facility safety.
• Lead employee safety training and promote continuous improvement.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and drive initiatives to reduce workplace incidents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Previous EHS leadership experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, or a process manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with process safety, risk assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections.
• Ability to work closely with engineering and operations teams to address technical safety challenges.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The Opportunity:

Join a growing chemical manufacturing operation where you can make a meaningful impact on facility safety, environmental performance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.