Environmental Compliance Leader: Regulation & Sustainability

Brightleaf Group; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightleaf Group is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead environmental engineering, compliance, and sustainability at our Texas facility. The role ensures full compliance with environmental regulations while supporting safe, efficient plant operations and reporting to the General Manager and Environmental Compliance Director.

You will supervise environmental professionals and coordinate with regulators, consultants, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations, including air, water, and waste compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of data processing systems and computer applications used for environmental reporting, system planning, and engineering analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, scheduling, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide departmental leadership for development and continuous improvement of environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain environmental permits, registrations, and exemptions for air, water, and waste activities.
• Review environmental reports for accuracy and timeliness prior to submission to regulators.
• Evaluate projects to ensure compliance with permits and regulatory obligations.
• Lead facility-wide training on environmental practices, hazardous materials handling, spill prevention, and response.
• Oversee environmental inspections, audits, and assessments by regulators, consultants, and management teams.
• Maintain environmental records and ensure timely documentation in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies and interface with regulators and cross-site teams.
• Develop and manage the environmental department budget and conduct cost-benefit analyses.
• Support staff development, performance management, and succession planning within the department.
• Collaborate with senior management to integrate compliance and sustainability into plant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Brightleaf Group is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead environmental engineering, compliance, and sustainability at our Texas facility. The role ensures full compliance with environmental regulations while supporting safe, efficient plant operations and reporting to the General Manager and Environmental Compliance Director.

You will supervise environmental professionals and coordinate with regulators, consultants, and internal teams.