Environmental Compliance Leader – Manufacturing

Henkel; Bay Point (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel in California seeks a senior EHS professional to lead environmental compliance across manufacturing sites. You will manage permits, ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, and partner with operations to embed sustainable practices into capital projects.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5+ years in manufacturing/EHS, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to translate complex rules into practical actions, with a focus on continuous improvement and training delivery.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in environmental/EHS in manufacturing or chemical processing.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, California, and local environmental regulations (RCRA/Title 22, air quality, wastewater, stormwater).
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations and implement sustainable solutions in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's environmental compliance programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements.
• Manage environmental permits and regulatory programs, including hazardous waste, air quality, wastewater, stormwater, and chemical management.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies, coordinating inspections, reporting, permit renewals, and corrective actions.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership to integrate environmental requirements into manufacturing operations and capital projects.
• Monitor environmental performance, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support site sustainability initiatives by tracking performance metrics, promoting resource conservation, and driving environmental stewardship.
• Develop and deliver environmental training that strengthens compliance, awareness, and employee engagement.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental reporting

Project management

Interagency liaison

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry

Job description

Henkel in California seeks a senior EHS professional to lead environmental compliance across manufacturing sites. You will manage permits, ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, and partner with operations to embed sustainable practices into capital projects.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5+ years in manufacturing/EHS, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven ability to translate complex rules into practical actions, with a focus on continuous improvement and training delivery.