Complex Environmental Manager

The Judge Group, INC.; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across a large, multi-site manufacturing and distribution operation in California.

This high-visibility role partners with plant leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement. You will oversee permits, audits, training, and environmental programs, working with senior leaders to foster accountability and a culture of environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in environmental compliance or management within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and experience with audits and permits.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and drive improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities to meet federal, state and local regulations.
• Manage permits, renewals, reporting, and regulatory documentation.
• Develop and maintain environmental management systems with site leadership.
• Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvement; conduct audits and inspections.
• Lead corrective actions and train managers and staff on environmental practices.
• Coordinate with regulators and external stakeholders; oversee consultants and contractors.
• Support incident investigations and remediation efforts as needed.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Analytics

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Environmental reporting systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across a large, multi-site manufacturing and distribution operation. This is a high-visibility leadership role that partners closely with plant leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and promote a culture of environmental responsibility.

If you're looking for an opportunity to shape environmental programs, influence decision-making, and make a measurable impact across multiple facilities, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Environmental Manager, you will serve as the subject matter expert for environmental compliance and management systems while supporting operational excellence across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs and ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Manage environmental permits, renewals, reporting requirements, and regulatory documentation.
• Partner with site leadership to develop and maintain effective environmental management systems.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans and guide facilities through successful implementation.
• Provide environmental training and coaching to managers and employees.
• Serve as the primary liaison with environmental regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, spill response activities, and remediation efforts when required.
• Oversee environmental consultants and contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, effectively, and in compliance.
• Stay current on changing environmental regulations and industry best practices, proactively identifying impacts to operations.
• Foster a culture of environmental accountability, sustainability, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Environmental Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance, environmental management, manufacturing, industrial, or related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance programs.
• Experience managing environmental audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with leaders and employees across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel between assigned facilities as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead environmental initiatives that make a meaningful impact.
• High level of visibility and partnership with operational leadership.
• Diverse responsibilities spanning compliance, sustainability, training, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Career growth opportunities within a large, complex manufacturing organization.

Location

California

Travel

Moderate travel between operational facilities as needed.