Consumer Goods F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Consumer goods F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Tennessee span supply chain analytics, quality engineering, and data science roles at employers including Bridgestone Americas, Dollar General, and Mars Petcare. Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee corridor concentrate the most hiring activity, with additional opportunities in Memphis logistics and Chattanooga manufacturing.
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At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The SHE Specialist will administer and maintain all Safety, Health, Environmental (SHE), and sustainability programs at the Memphis facility to ensure regulatory compliance, operational consistency, and alignment with Henkel SHE standards.
This role maintains a strong on-the-floor presence, leads employee training and engagement, and drives continuous improvement in safety, health, environmental performance, and sustainability, including environmental compliance and permitting requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable OSHA and environmental regulations and maintain working knowledge of Henkel SHE standards and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management system requirements.
- Own all environmental compliance activities, including permitting, regulatory reporting, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
- Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage SHE and environmental data, performance metrics, and routine reporting requirements.
- Conduct audits, assessments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Integrate SHE and environmental requirements into daily operations and collaborate with site leadership on operational improvement efforts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related technical field preferred.
- Experience leading comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as OSHA and other safety and health regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability initiatives.
- Ability to engage and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
SOME BENEFITS OF JOINING HENKEL
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $75,000.00 - $95,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
INTRODUCTION
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The SHE Specialist will administer and maintain all Safety, Health, Environmental (SHE), and sustainability programs at the Memphis facility to ensure regulatory compliance, operational consistency, and alignment with Henkel SHE standards.
This role maintains a strong on-the-floor presence, leads employee training and engagement, and drives continuous improvement in safety, health, environmental performance, and sustainability, including environmental compliance and permitting requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable OSHA and environmental regulations and maintain working knowledge of Henkel SHE standards and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management system requirements.
- Own all environmental compliance activities, including permitting, regulatory reporting, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
- Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage SHE and environmental data, performance metrics, and routine reporting requirements.
- Conduct audits, assessments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Integrate SHE and environmental requirements into daily operations and collaborate with site leadership on operational improvement efforts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related technical field preferred.
- Experience leading comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as OSHA and other safety and health regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability initiatives.
- Ability to engage and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
SOME BENEFITS OF JOINING HENKEL
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, and vacation buy / sell program
- Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $75,000.00 - $95,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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Search Consumer Goods Jobs in TennesseeConsumer Goods Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Which consumer goods companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Tennessee?
Tennessee-based consumer goods employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship history include Bridgestone Americas, Dollar General, Mars Petcare, Eastman Chemical, and Hussman International. Larger multinationals with Tennessee operations in food, beverage, and household products manufacturing also file regularly. Reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data by employer and occupation code is the most reliable way to verify active sponsorship history for a specific company.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most consumer goods F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Nashville and Brentwood lead Tennessee for consumer goods STEM OPT roles, driven by corporate headquarters in retail, food manufacturing, and supply chain. Memphis is a secondary hub because of its logistics and distribution infrastructure supporting major consumer goods networks. Chattanooga adds manufacturing engineering roles, particularly in automotive-adjacent consumer products. Knoxville sees activity from chemical and materials companies tied to the region's research corridor.
What types of consumer goods roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must carry a STEM-designated Standard Occupational Classification code and require a qualifying STEM degree. In consumer goods, this typically covers supply chain data analysts, quality assurance engineers, packaging engineers, demand forecasting analysts, operations research analysts, and food science or materials science roles. Positions classified under SOC codes for industrial engineers, statisticians, and computer and information research scientists also appear frequently in Tennessee consumer goods filings.
How do I find consumer goods F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa type, state, and industry so you can search specifically for consumer goods F-1 STEM OPT roles in Tennessee without sorting through unsponsored listings. Each employer profile on Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application filing history by occupation code, letting you see which Tennessee consumer goods companies have sponsored STEM OPT roles before rather than relying on job descriptions alone.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Tennessee's consumer goods sector?
Tennessee does not impose additional state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal STEM OPT rules, but the state's concentration in food manufacturing, chemicals, and distribution means many roles sit within regulated industries that require background checks or facility clearances, which can affect onboarding timelines. Employers filing Labor Condition Applications in Tennessee must pay prevailing wages based on the relevant SOC code and metro area, verifiable through the OFLC Wage Search for the Nashville, Memphis, or Chattanooga areas.