Environmental Manager

Henkel; California (MO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Employee share plan

Performance bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work policies

Job summary

Henkel seeks an Environmental Manager in California to lead site environmental compliance, manage permits, and partner with operations to integrate regulatory requirements into manufacturing. The role involves coordinating with agencies, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement.

The position supports sustainability initiatives, develops training programs, and fosters environmental stewardship across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of environmental or EHS experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state (CA), and local environmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret regs, assess risks, and implement practical solutions.
• Experience partnering with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive compliance.
• Certifications such as CSP, CHMM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs at the site in accordance with regulations.
• Manage permits and regulatory programs (hazardous waste, air quality, wastewater, stormwater, chemical management).
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, coordinate inspections, reporting and renewals.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to integrate environmental requirements into manufacturing.
• Monitor performance, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental training to boost awareness and engagement.

Skills

Regulatory understanding

Environmental training

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Science/Cood Chemistry

Job description

Environmental Manager

Adhesive TechnologiesProductionUnited States, Bay Point, CA, CAFull TimeRegular

**_About_** **_this_** **_Position_**

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting‑edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Lead the site's environmental compliance programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company environmental requirements.
• Manage environmental permits and regulatory programs, including hazardous waste, air quality, wastewater, stormwater, and chemical management.
• Serve as the 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.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of environmental or EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical processing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, California, and local environmental regulations, including hazardous waste RCRA/Title 22), air quality (BAAQMD), wastewater, stormwater, chemical management, and environmental permitting, experience interacting with regulatory agencies is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret environmental regulations, assess compliance risks, investigate issues, and implement practical, sustainable solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience partnering with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive compliance, support capital projects, and influence operational decision‑making.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills, with experience developing environmental procedures, conducting training, and leading compliance initiatives.
• CSP, CHMM, or other relevant environmental certifications are preferred.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12‑week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $104,000.00 and $155,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,