Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Lead

Leggett & Platt; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Steel Company in Sterling, Illinois, is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead all environmental activities at our manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while focusing on cost efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include preparing permits, overseeing wastewater and water treatment, leading audits, coordinating waste shipments, and developing SPCC/SWPP and contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or engineering.
• 10+ years of related environmental management experience.
• HAZWOPER certification or related safety training would be helpful.
• Ability to lead audits, permits, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit environmental permits and renewals for plant operations.
• Oversee wastewater, water supply, and on-site water treatment compliance.
• Lead environmental audits, inspections, and reporting to agencies.
• Coordinate hazardous and special waste shipments and disposal.
• Develop and implement SPCC, SWPP, and contingency plans.
• Prepare governmental and corporate environmental reports.
• Provide annual HAZWOPER or Radiation safety training.
• Participate in management meetings and supervise Environmental Supervisor.
• Ensure adherence to SSC safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Environmental management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, or engineering

Job description

Sterling Steel Company in Sterling, Illinois, is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead all environmental activities at our manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while focusing on cost efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities include preparing permits, overseeing wastewater and water treatment, leading audits, coordinating waste shipments, and developing SPCC/SWPP and contingency plans.