Environmental Manager

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

The Environmental Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for all environmental engineering, compliance, and sustainability activities at the Texas facility. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. The Environmental Manager reports directly to the General Manager and indirectly to the Environmental Compliance Director. The role provides direct and indirect supervision of environmental professionals, supervisors, technicians, and clerical staff.

• Provide departmental leadership and management for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and applicable industry best practices.
• Develop, obtain, maintain, and review environmental permits, registrations, and exemptions related to air, water, and waste activities to ensure facility operations remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Review and verify the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all environmental reports prior to submission to regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate engineering, production, and capital projects, including changes in processes or materials, to ensure continued compliance with environmental permits and regulatory obligations.
• Implement and oversee facility-wide training programs for management, supervisors, and hourly employees on proper environmental practices, including hazardous materials handling, spill prevention, containment, and response.
• Provide leadership and oversight during environmental inspections, audits, and assessments conducted by regulatory agencies, third-party consultants, and internal management teams.
• Ensure that environmental records, documentation, and reports required for regulatory compliance or company policy are accurately maintained, properly safeguarded, and completed in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental regulatory agencies and interface with regulators, consultants, and environmental professionals across other facilities and within the industry.
• Develop and manage the environmental department budget and prepare detailed cost-benefit analyses for significant environmental initiatives and capital projects.
• Oversee and support the professional development, performance management, and succession planning for Environmental Department staff.
• Collaborate closely with senior management to integrate environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives into overall plant operations and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Environmental Department and other facility departments to promote effective communication, compliance, and environmental stewardship.

Requirements:

• Strong management and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams, while effectively organizing, prioritizing, evaluating work, and supervising professional and technical staff.
• 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 the ability to clearly convey complex technical information, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience in project management, scheduling, and contract administration, including the application of alternative analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis and life-cycle assessment.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer comprehensive environmental compliance programs while making sound, timely decisions that align regulatory requirements with business objectives.
• Physical ability to work in variable environmental conditions, including indoor and outdoor settings, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and uneven or elevated work surfaces.