EHS MANAGER

American Appliance Products (AAP), located in Newport, Tennessee, is a long‑standing manufacturer serving leading global appliance OEMs. With decades of experience in the appliance industry, AAP specializes in the manufacturing of cooking appliance components and related assemblies. The Newport facility plays a key role in supporting residential appliance programs through high‑quality manufacturing, operational excellence, and a strong focus on safety and compliance.

AAP became part of SSW Advanced Technologies in 2003, further expanding its capabilities and footprint within the residential cooking appliance market.

The On-Site ESH Manager will implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a world class safety culture, rally, and lead the team with the continued goal of an accident-free work environment.


• Develop/maintain/update and train the employee population on written safety programs.


• Lead the monthly safety committee.


• Distribute/track monthly safety training by the Supervisors.


• Determine safety training needed per job and ensure this information is correctly reflected on the job descriptions/communicated.


• Lead the Near Miss/Hazard Reporting, determine corrective actions needed for each incident, and communicate to the Supervisors per incident.


• Conduct Forklift and Lockout/Tagout safety training.


• Coordinate First Aid/CPR team and training.


• Coordinate annual hearing testing on site and all activities associates with set up.


• Determine the best personal protective equipment needed for each job, ensure availability, and communicate/train.


• Conduct quarterly safety audits, report findings, coordinate corrections.


• Responsible and accountable for developing and implementing occupational safety and security standards/programs for American Appliance Products, LLC.


• Provide guidance to each division regarding compliance with applicable occupational safety/security laws, rules, regulations, and governmental orders.


• Assist with development of safety policies.


• Work closely with Corporate Safety & Environmental Director to integrate occupational and process safety efforts.


• Track, interpret and evaluate proposed and final safety/security related legislation/rules and determine impacts and compliance strategies.


• Participate in industry trade associates and/or professional organizations work groups on worker safety and security.


• Review significant submittals required by regulation or law, governmental entities, or legal orders.


• Review and assist with developing operating and capital budgets for salary/security expenditures.


• Inform and advise management regarding compliance status and issues, potential risks and liabilities, future impacts from new laws and rules, recommend actions and risk management strategy.


• Manage, support, and conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.

Essential Functions

• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel), email, general office equipment (copier).


• Extensive knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and components.


• Work safely and champion co-workers to do the same.


• Perform work during the scheduled work hours until shift end, meet deadlines, and/or production run rates.


• Work cooperatively with peers.


• Be respectful and demonstrate professionalism.


• Working overtime is a condition of employment, including being available for call ins as needed.


• Perform 5S daily and comply with the five 5S Rules to Live By.


• Know the 4 key points of the Quality Management System (QMS).


• Be able to read, understand, and follow the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.


• Perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Manager.

Educational/Training Requirements 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Safety, Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene


• Additional Training Requirements: Developing and Conducting Safety Audit Programs and intimately familiar with OSHA regulations/experience dealing with state & federal OSHA.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Ear plugs, cut resistant gloves when using approved utility knife, gloves (work area specific), safety glasses in manufacturing.  Utilize box cutter or approved utility knife. 

Licensing Requirements

• Formal training and/or certification in ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.  Minimum of 5 years of experience in a position requiring overall safety and security responsibility.

Safety Training

• 5S, Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP), Confined Space, Emergency Action Plan, Fall Protection (Harness/Lanyard), First Aid/CPR/AED, Forklift (Certified), Hazard Communication, Hazardous Waste Management, Hearing Conservation, Ladder Safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Authorized, Machine Guarding, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Respiratory Protection, Slips/Trips/Falls, Waste Minimization Plan

Position Supervised or Directed:

• N/A

General Requirements:

• Able to travel to other divisions when required. 


• Availability to go to the office from Monday to Friday.


• Detailed and hands-on oriented.

Working Environment:

• Office work and manufacturing work environment


• Frequently indoors


• Occasionally exposed to high/cold temperatures, loud noises, and fumes. 

Equipment Use:

• Use of telephone.


• Computer. 


• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Commitment to Core Values:

• Honesty


• Integrity


• Caring for People


• Customer Focus


• Teamwork


• Communication


• Improvement