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How much do environmental health safety leader jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental health safety leader in the United States is $82,794.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an environmental health safety leader do?

An Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and programs that ensure a safe and healthy work environment. They help organizations comply with environmental regulations, prevent workplace injuries, and reduce environmental impact. EHS Leaders conduct risk assessments, provide employee training, investigate incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance. Their role is crucial in fostering a safety-first culture and minimizing risks to people and the environment.

How does an environmental health safety leader typically collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance and safety across an organization?

An Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Leader works closely with various departments such as operations, human resources, and facilities management to implement safety protocols and ensure regulatory compliance. They often conduct training sessions, lead safety audits, and facilitate communication between management and employees regarding safety standards. Regular cross-functional meetings help identify risks and develop solutions collaboratively, making teamwork and strong communication skills essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an environmental health safety leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Health Safety Leader, you need expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and safety program management, typically supported by a degree in environmental science, safety engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, and EHS management software, as well as certifications like CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), is highly valued. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and a healthy environment for employees and the organization.

What is the difference between Environmental Health Safety Leader vs Environmental Health and Safety Specialist?

AspectEnvironmental Health Safety LeaderEnvironmental Health and Safety Specialist
CertificationsOSHA HAZWOPER, NEBOSH, CSPOSHA HAZWOPER, NEBOSH, CSP
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, strategic planning, site oversightOperational tasks, compliance checks, incident investigations
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, energy sectorsManufacturing, industrial plants, facilities management

The Environmental Health Safety Leader typically holds a more strategic and leadership-focused role, overseeing safety programs and compliance at a higher level. In contrast, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist focuses on implementing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring day-to-day compliance. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Health Safety Leader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,794 per year, or $39.8 per hour.

Environmental, Health & Safety Leader

Jackson, TN • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific Dixie® Consumer Products Operation is seeking qualified professionals to consider for our Environmental, Health & Safety Leader role supporting the newly built facility located in Jackson, TN.
The Environmental Health & Safety Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the environmental, health, and safety programs at Georgia-Pacific Dixie-Jackson facility. This position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and standards.
The EHS Leader reports directly to the plant manager and has a critical role on the facility leadership team. In this role you will work closely with management and employees to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. You will also lead and develop the EHS specialist(s), and you will have a strong support system with the Dixie divisional EHS leadership.
Our Team
The Jackson Plant is part of the Dixie® brand plates and bowls paper products manufacturing operations. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.
What You Will Do
  • Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
  • Partners with site leadership to influence all team members to embrace and achieve our Path to Zero Safety Strategy consistent with Koch's Safety Vision.
  • Partners with site leadership to ensure facility risk profile is reduced through development and implementation of key objectives, strategies targets and measures.
  • Responsible for all systems and processes that manage EHS risk at the facility (Compliance standards, compliance standard ownership model, Risk Management System, Hazard Identification and Risks Assessment (HIRA), Safety Improvement Planning, Safety Training, etc.).
  • Effectively communicates facility safety vision, strategies, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Foster an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding EH&S ensuring the EH&S vision is developed and integrated
  • Facilitate EH&S ownership by the line organization through integration of the EH&S Management System
  • Drive continuous improvement using tools and activities, including self-assessments and audit processes; incident/near miss investigations; metrics and targets (leading and lagging indicators); and periodic reviews of performance, culture, and talent.
  • Coach, mentor and develop members of the safety team(s)
  • Own and effectively manage the injury management and workers compensation process

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety, Environmental, EHS, or Engineering OR four (4) or more years of EH&S experience
  • Strong knowledge of EH&S regulations and best practices
  • Experience and working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance
  • Experience developing site regulatory compliance programs and training
  • Experience using and applying effective safety management systems
  • Experience leading, supervising or building capabilities in others

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical solutions
  • Certification in EHS (e.g., CSP, CIH) is preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership experience

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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