Environmental Strategy Lead - EMS, Permitting & Compliance

Castelion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Castelion is seeking an Environmental Manager to build and lead the company-wide environmental function within the Environmental, Health & Safety organization. You will serve as the primary environmental SME, developing strategy, policies, and management systems across sites and providing technical guidance to leadership.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Operations to integrate environmental requirements into projects, drive compliance, audits, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership and environmental experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, chemical processing, or other complex industrial operations.
• Experience developing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) aligned with ISO 14001.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations governing industrial operations.
• Experience obtaining, maintaining, and managing environmental permits and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience supporting environmental due diligence for new facilities, property acquisitions, leases, or facility expansions.
• Experience managing hazardous waste programs, including characterization and management of complex or unique hazardous waste streams.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret environmental regulations and translate them into practical, risk-based operational solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex environmental and regulatory concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships, influence cross-functional teams, and drive environmental initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational support.
• Willingness to travel between company operating locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Leadership: Lead and continuously improve Castelion's environmental function in support of company growth; establish strategy, governance, and management systems.
• Permitting, Due Diligence & Regulatory Strategy: Develop permitting strategies for new facilities, manage regulatory approvals, and coordinate with agencies.
• Environmental Programs: Develop and oversee company-wide environmental programs including air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, and EMS alignment with ISO 14001.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Operations to integrate environmental requirements into projects and readiness activities.
• Environmental Risk & Continuous Improvement: Lead audits, investigations, corrective actions, and risk mitigation across operations.

Skills

EMS implementation

Regulatory compliance

Permitting

Environmental leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

ISO 14001

Environmental analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Castelion is seeking an Environmental Manager to build and lead the company-wide environmental function within the Environmental, Health & Safety organization. You will serve as the primary environmental SME, developing strategy, policies, and management systems across sites and providing technical guidance to leadership.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Operations to integrate environmental requirements into projects, drive compliance, audits, and continuous