Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager at Renold – Morristown, Tennessee

About the role:

Renold is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager o lead and advance safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives at our Morristown facility.

This role is responsible for building a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all environmental, health, and safety programs. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of partnering with leadership while actively supporting teams on the production floor.

If you are passionate about keeping your team safe, improving processes, and leading impactful safety programs in a manufacturing environment, give us a call!

Function and Scope:

Lead EH&S Programs:

• Develop and manage comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety programs using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) continuous improvement model
• Implement systems that drive measurable improvements in safety performance and environmental protection

Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage federal and state compliance requirements including:
  • OSHA 300 logs
  • EPA permits and environmental reporting
  • Waste manifests and discharge documentation

Setting Safety Culture:

• Lead the site safety committee and engage frontline employees in proactive hazard identification
• Partner with supervisors and leadership to drive accountability for safe work practices

Risk Management

• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)
• Apply the Hierarchy of Controls to reduce workplace hazards
• Lead incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)

Emergency Preparedness:

• Maintain emergency response plans and fire prevention strategies
• Coordinate drills, training exercises, and serve as liaison with emergency responders

Sustainability and ESG:

• Monitor Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions
• Support corporate sustainability reporting and waste reduction initiatives

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead the site EH&S function and safety initiatives
• Coach and mentor leaders and supervisors in safety best practices
• Manage EH&S budget including safety equipment and monitoring technology
• Maintain Stop Work Authority for unsafe conditions and lead corrective actions

Requirements:

• 7+ years of manufacturing safety experience
  OR
• Associate degree + 4+ years of safety leadership experience
• Or an equal combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in:
    • Environmental Health & Safety; Occupational Safety; Engineering preferred but not require
• OSHA 30 Required
• Highly preferred:
  • CSP – Certified Safety Professional
  • CIH – Certified Industrial Hygienist
  • CHMM – Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

Technical Expertise:

• Regulatory reporting and compliance management
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Risk assessment programs
• Process Safety Management (PSM) familiarity
• Microsoft Office and EHS software platforms
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical procedures
• Training and adult learning program development
• Analytical problem solving and data interpretation

Work Environment:

This role combines strategic leadership and active plant engagement.

• Time spent both on the manufacturing floor and in an office setting
• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including noise and moving equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate the production facility

Candidates must live within commutable distance to Morristown, Tennessee (45 minutes max)

Why join Renold?

At Renold, safety is foundational to our operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful safety improvements, influence company culture, and contribute to sustainability initiatives across a global manufacturing organization.

Renold is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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