Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Austin Allen Company - Professional Recruitment; Tennessee; On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Allen Company - Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to join a manufacturing team in Tennessee. You will lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement on the plant floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's in EHS or related field, 6+ years of manufacturing EHS experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to partner with plant leadership. ASP or CSP certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Safety, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of EHS/Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing EHS programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both management and employees on the plant floor.
• ASP or CSP certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facility's Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state EHS regulations.
• Prepare required regulatory reports and maintain EHS records.
• Partner with production and plant management to identify and resolve safety and environmental issues.
• Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Manage the workers' compensation program.
• Stay current with changing regulations and industry best practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Support plant vehicle and security programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Safety, or related field

ASP or CSP certification

Job description

Salary Up to $125,000 + Benefits + Bonus + Paid Relocation to the Southern US

Our client is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to join their manufacturing team and play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and continuously improving operation.

This is a great opportunity for an EHS professional who enjoys being hands-on, working with plant leadership and employees, solving problems, and driving positive changes across a manufacturing environment.

If you're ready to take ownership of EHS in a manufacturing environment and make a real impact on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS THE EHS MANAGER:

• Lead and manage the facility's Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state EHS regulations.
• Prepare required regulatory reports and maintain EHS records.
• Partner with production and plant management to identify and resolve safety and environmental issues.
• Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Manage the workers' compensation program.
• Stay current with changing regulations and industry best practices.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
• Support plant vehicle and security programs.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN AN EHS MANAGER:

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Engineering, Safety, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of EHS/Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing EHS programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both management and employees on the plant floor.
• ASP or CSP certification or willingness to obtain.