EHS Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing manufacturer in the Knoxville area seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on in a manufacturing environment and has experience supporting both workplace safety and environmental compliance initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and improve facility-wide EHS programs and safety initiatives

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state and federal regulations

• Conduct workplace safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments

• Lead or support accident and injury investigations and corrective actions

• Coordinate employee safety training and promote a strong safety culture

• Provide guidance around PPE requirements and safe work practices

• Support environmental compliance programs, including air, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous waste

• Assist with ISO 14001 requirements and ISO 45001 initiatives

• Manage or support workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work efforts

• Maintain required EHS documentation, reporting, permits, and records

• Partner with leadership and employees to identify safety risks and implement solutions

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant EHS experience

• Approximately 4+ years of related environmental, health, or safety experience preferred

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or similar facility environment

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices

• Experience with environmental compliance, hazardous waste, permitting, or RCRA is highly desirable

• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 experience is a plus

• CSP certification is highly preferred

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both plant employees and leadership

Benefits: The company offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, a retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Tara Dawson

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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