Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager JN -062026-177016

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EHS Manager

Location: Memphis, TN

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing / Advanced Materials

About The Opportunity

Our client is a rapidly growing international manufacturing company investing heavily in U.S. operations. They are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all EHS programs, regulatory compliance initiatives, and safety culture development at a large-scale chemical manufacturing facility.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoys building world-class safety and environmental programs.

EHS Manager Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Management Systems

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related standards.
• Maintain and improve site management systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications.
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
  
  

Safety Leadership

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs, including:
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Hazard Communication
• Electrical Safety
• Contractor Safety
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Drive employee engagement and continuous improvement through safety committees and initiatives.
  

Environmental Compliance

• Oversee environmental programs including:
• Air permitting
• Wastewater management
• Hazardous waste compliance
• Stormwater management
• Ensure accurate reporting and communication with regulatory agencies.
• Identify sustainability and environmental improvement opportunities.
  

Training & Culture

• Deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, communication, and leadership presence on the production floor.
  
  

Emergency Response

• Maintain site emergency response plans and procedures.
• Coordinate drills and lead emergency preparedness activities.
  
  

Metrics & Reporting

• Monitor key EHS performance indicators.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to site leadership and corporate stakeholders.
  
  

Required

EHS Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 years of progressive EHS leadership experience within:
• Chemical manufacturing
• Specialty chemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Other high-hazard manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements, including:
• OSHA
• EPA
• PSM
• RMP
• RCRA
• Proven experience interacting directly with regulatory agencies and managing compliance programs.
  

Preferred

• CSP, CIH, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience supporting ISO-certified manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success driving safety culture transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on, plant-floor-oriented management style.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build systems, lead change, and support a growing manufacturing operation.
  
  

Ideal Backgrounds

• Chemical Manufacturing
• Battery Materials
• Petrochemical
• Specialty Chemicals
• Industrial Gases
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Process Manufacturing
  
  

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Claire Liu

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, $150,000 - $160,000,