EHS Manager Jobs in Tennessee
EHS Manager jobs in Tennessee are consistently in demand, with strong hiring tied to the state's manufacturing, automotive, chemical, and logistics sectors that stretch from entry-level safety coordinator roles through senior environmental health and safety director positions. Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga anchor the largest share of openings, where employers like Bridgestone Americas, FedEx, and Eastman Chemical maintain substantial safety operations and frequently bring on ehs managers with industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance, and chemical process safety expertise. Demand is especially active in Middle Tennessee's expanding advanced manufacturing corridor and along the Interstate 75 corridor near Chattanooga. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
Core Impact Areas:
Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.
Additional Job Elements include:
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
- Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Master’s degree
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
- Certified Safety Professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader
- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Murfreesboro - 63,100.00 - 94,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
Core Impact Areas:
Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.
Additional Job Elements include:
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
- Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Master’s degree
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
- Certified Safety Professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader
- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Murfreesboro - 63,100.00 - 94,700.00 USD annually
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The qualifications that appear most often in EHS manager jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, or a closely related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential strongly preferred by Tennessee employers
- Minimum five years of EHS experience in manufacturing, chemical, logistics, or heavy industrial environments
- Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards and EPA regulatory compliance
- Experience managing TOSHA (Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration) inspections and recordkeeping
- Proficiency conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and developing corrective action plans
EHS Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ehs manager in Tennessee?
Most ehs managers in Tennessee start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or engineering, then build several years of hands-on compliance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings. Tennessee does not issue a state-specific EHS license, but employers strongly prioritize nationally recognized credentials like the Certified Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Familiarity with TOSHA standards and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation requirements is a consistent differentiator when applying to Tennessee employers.
Which companies hire ehs managers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring ehs managers in Tennessee right now include Amazon, WELLS, and Clayton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's dense concentration of automotive suppliers, chemical producers, and large distribution centers means ehs manager demand is spread across both major metros and smaller industrial communities throughout the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most ehs manager jobs?
Maryville, Ashland City, and Antioch have the most ehs manager openings in Tennessee. Nashville's growth as a logistics and healthcare manufacturing hub drives volume in Middle Tennessee, Memphis anchors a massive distribution and freight corridor along the Mississippi that generates steady demand, and Chattanooga's automotive and advanced manufacturing cluster, anchored by Volkswagen and a network of Tier 1 suppliers, supports consistent hiring in the southeast corner of the state.
Are there remote ehs manager jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. The core of an ehs manager's work involves site walkthroughs, inspections, and hands-on incident response, which ties most roles to a physical location. About 100% of ehs manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be multi-site compliance roles, corporate EHS program management positions, or regulatory reporting and documentation work that does not require daily on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a ehs manager in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an EHS coordinator or safety technician at a Tennessee manufacturing plant or distribution center, where large employers like those in the Chattanooga automotive corridor and Memphis logistics belt regularly hire candidates who hold an associate or bachelor's degree and a OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry card. Tennessee colleges including Middle Tennessee State University offer occupational safety programs that connect graduates to regional employers through co-op and internship pipelines. Earning an Associate Safety Professional designation early builds credibility while you accumulate the field hours required for the full CSP credential.
Where can I find and apply to ehs manager jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to ehs manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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