Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Lead

Dunn-Edwards Paints; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunn-Edwards Paints is seeking an experienced Environmental Affairs leader to oversee regulatory compliance across the organization and coordinate with senior management and multiple departments. The role focuses on environmental, health, and safety laws, permits, reporting, and policy initiatives to improve corporate performance.

The position emphasizes collaboration across Product Development, Manufacturing, and Sales to assess environmental impacts of coatings components, manage VOCs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years related work experience.
• Experience leading regulatory compliance programs and risk mitigation.
• Ability to interact with upper management and multiple departments to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments in environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations applicable to the company and coatings industry.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, environmental permits, agency inspections, and interactions with EPA and other agencies.
• Lead regulatory compliance efforts with senior leadership and multiple departments.
• Manage tasks like securing or renewing permits, filing reports, and paying fees.
• Analyze long-range environmental policy issues and advise leadership on options and risks.
• Communicate environmental issues to personnel, customers, and the public.
• Engage with public agencies and consultants as needed for sound policymaking.
• Organize policy-relevant scientific research and oversee environmental assessments/remediation activities.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Product Management on environmental impacts and SDS/labels.
• Support compliance strategies related to VOC content, emissions, and product stewardship.
• Lead in GHG Reporting (Scopes 1-3) and related activities.
• Assist operations with remediation projects and environmental phase reviews.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc/B.A. in Environmental Science or Chemistry

Job description

Dunn-Edwards Paints is seeking an experienced Environmental Affairs leader to oversee regulatory compliance across the organization and coordinate with senior management and multiple departments. The role focuses on environmental, health, and safety laws, permits, reporting, and policy initiatives to improve corporate performance.

The position emphasizes collaboration across Product Development, Manufacturing, and Sales to assess environmental impacts of coatings components, manage VOCs and