Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Rise Social; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Social is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead our Chattanooga chemical manufacturing operations. You will own the site safety program, drive regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture across all processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with engineering and operations, and a focus on risk reduction, incident investigations, and continuous improvement to protect people and the environment.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

Chemical Manufacturing Full Time Mid-Senior Level

Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Overview

EHS Manager | Chemical ManufacturingAn 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.