Manager of Environmental Compliance

Manager of Environmental Compliance

The Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for driving a best-in-class Environmental performance program across all manufacturing operations, with a primary emphasis on environmental compliance, performance, and sustainability. This role partners with plant leadership, engineering, and operations to ensure environmentally responsible manufacturing processes while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

This leader will champion initiatives in emissions reduction, waste minimization, resource conservation, and regulatory compliance, while embedding environmental stewardship into daily operations and the Company's long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Leadership (Core Focus)

• Lead all environmental programs across manufacturing sites, including:
• Air emissions (Title V, VOC, GHG)
• Water usage, wastewater discharge, and stormwater compliance
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
• Petroleum and Chemical management and storage
• RMP/PSM Programs
• EPCRA (emergency planning and community right to know act)
• Ensure full compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations
• Own environmental permitting processes, renewals, and modifications, reporting
• Oversee timely reporting (e.g., TRI, Tier II, RCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, GHG and permitting)
• Conduct and lead environmental audits, inspections, and agency interactions
• Develop and/or revise programs to reach and maintain companywide compliance
• Training and Outreach
• Lead environmental incident investigations (spills, releases, exceedances) and implement corrective actions
• Develop and monitor environmental KPIs (emissions, water intensity, waste generation/on time reporting, inspections, recordkeeping, etc.
• Responsible for environmental compliance programs and reports related to hazardous waste, air permitting, water pollution control, risk management plans, process safety management, and community right-to-know programs.
• Maintain all environmental compliance records.

Operational Integration

• Collaborate with plant managers to balance production goals with environmental compliance and sustainability
• Support new product introductions and process changes with environmental impact assessments
• Identify, track and report to Corporate environmental initiatives that could impact existing or developing Genpak products and operations

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain all environmental permits, licenses, and documentation
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies
• Ensure compliance /audit readiness at all times
• Forecast regulatory changes and proactively adapt programs

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Demonstrated ownership of environmental compliance programs in a plant setting
• Strong expertise in EPA regulations, permitting, and environmental reporting
• Experience supporting or leading multiple manufacturing sites in environmental compliance
• Ability to influence plant leadership and production teams

Preferred

• Professional certifications (CHMM, CSP, CIH)
• Experience with ISO 14001 or other environmental management systems
• Background in highly-regulated industries (chemical, automotive, metals, food processing, etc.)

Key Competencies

• Deep environmental regulatory expertise
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
• Operational leadership and influence
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Data-driven decision-making
• Change management and culture building
• Driven for Success, Conflict Resolution, Strong Organizational skills
• Travel 30-40%

Success Measures

• Zero environmental violations or permit exceedances
• Reduction in emissions, waste, and resource consumption
• Strong audit performance and regulatory relationships
• Improved sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste)

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and industrial processes
• Regular site walks and floor presence required
• Multi-site travel may be required, responsible for 6 plants and 1 distribution site
• Reports to VP Operations