Environmental Manager

Behr Process Corporation; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

9/80 work option

Paid vacation and sick days

401(k) with match

Health plans

Job summary

Behr Paint Company seeks an Environmental Manager to lead regulatory compliance across multiple facilities and partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen environmental programs.

You will serve as a subject-matter expert on federal, state, local, and international requirements, guiding risk mitigation and strategic planning while supporting sustainability goals. Hybrid schedule and travel up to 20% are included.

Qualifications

• Completed high school required; Bachelor's preferred in environmental field.
• Expertise applying federal, state, local, and international regulations to manufacturing.
• Experience with environmental permits, reporting, and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve programs.
• Mentor Operations, Engineering, Legal, and site leadership on regulatory matters.
• Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental regulations

RCRA

CAA

SPCC

SWPPP

EPA interactions

ISO 14001

Auditing

Continuous improvement

Technical writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Science/Engineering/Chemistry

Tools

EPA e-Submit

TRI-ME

CERS

Job description

To thrive as an Environmental Manager, you are a proactive compliance leader who brings deep environmental expertise, critical thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who can confidently navigate complex environmental regulations, partner across multiple locations, and help drive a culture of compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence. You will play a key role in strengthening our environmental programs while helping us achieve our long-term business and sustainability goals!

In this role, you will lead environmental compliance programs across multiple facilities. You will improve these programs and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will also serve as a trusted resource on environmental regulations and guidelines. We will rely on your expertise to identify risks, implement effective compliance solutions, support sustainability initiatives, and ensure our environmental management systems continue to evolve and improve. Together, we will foster a safer, more balanced future while maintaining compliance with federal, state, local, and international environmental requirements.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A completed high school education or GED is required, while a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.

• Recognized environmental subject matter expert with a deep understanding of federal, state, local, and international environmental regulations and their application in manufacturing operations.
• Strong experience managing and maintaining initiatives focused on environmental regulatory conformity, including Hazardous Waste (RCRA), Air Quality (CAA), Hazardous Materials, SPCC, SWPPP, and related regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership on environmental strategy, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and long-term environmental planning.
• Experience overseeing environmental permits, regulatory reporting, agency inspections, and interactions with organizations such as EPA, DTSC, CalEPA, AQMD, CUPA, and similar regulatory authorities.
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 14001 frameworks for managing environmental performance, including auditing, corrective actions, compliance assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to interpret intricate environmental laws, assess business impacts, and provide practical mentorship to Operations, Engineering, Legal, and site leadership teams.
• Experience evaluating environmental impacts associated with raw materials, chemicals, manufacturing processes, facility expansions, and changes to ensure ongoing compliance and environmental stewardship.
• Strong project management, technical writing, communication, and collaborator management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and drive environmental excellence throughout various sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and environmental reporting platforms such as EPA e-Submit, TRI-ME, and CERS, along with a willingness to travel up to 20%.

Here’s what we offer you:

• Enjoy our hybrid schedule and 9/80 work option that gives you every other Friday off.

• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus sick days.
• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit sharing payments.
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.

Company: Behr Paint CompanyShift 1 (United States of America)Full timeHiring Range: $91,700.00 - $144,100.00 USDActual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position . The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. BEHR is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish
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