What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Manager – Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) position at Freemont Yardley Search?
Relocation Assistance Available
We are seeking an experienced Unit Manager to lead the Health & Safety function within a large manufacturing environment in the middle Tennessee area just outside of Nashville. This role is responsible for driving safety performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing EHS team members, and partnering with operations leadership to foster a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and promote a proactive safety culture across the facility
- Manage, mentor, and develop Health & Safety team members
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Oversee incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate safety audits, inspections, training programs, and compliance reporting
- Support emergency response planning and environmental compliance activities
- Lead plant safety committees and drive accountability for safety results
- Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
- Partner closely with manufacturing and maintenance teams to identify and reduce workplace hazards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations and compliance programs
- Experience leading investigations, audits, training, and safety improvement initiatives
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Relocation Assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
If you're passionate about employee safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary : $95,000