Environmental Waste Compliance Manager

Pitcofoods; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitco Foods, a large independent food service distributor based in Northern California, seeks an Environmental Waste Compliance Manager in San Jose, CA. You will lead the program to manage hazardous, universal, and other regulated wastes in compliance with EPA, CalEPA, DTSC, and CalRecycle requirements.

Key duties include overseeing waste streams, regulatory documentation, audits, and training initiatives, while partnering with operations and safety to minimize risk and support sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance or hazardous waste management experience.
• Strong knowledge of EPA, CalEPA, DTSC, CalRecycle, and DOT regulations.
• Experience managing hazardous and universal waste programs.
• Experience with environmental audits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Environmental Sensitive Waste Management Program.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, CalEPA, DTSC, CalRecycle, and other regulations.
• Manage hazardous waste, universal waste, electronic waste, food waste, recyclable materials, and other regulated streams.
• Oversee waste characterization, labeling, storage, accumulation, transportation, and disposal.
• Coordinate with licensed waste haulers and disposal vendors.
• Maintain manifests, permits, waste profiles, inspections, and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections and facility audits.
• Develop corrective actions following environmental findings.
• Lead spill prevention, containment, and environmental response activities.
• Maintain SPCC plans where applicable; support SWPPP compliance.
• Coordinate environmental reporting required by regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, industrial hygiene, or related field

Job description

PITCO FOODS ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE COMPLIANCE MANAGER

PITCO Foods is a large independent food service distributor in Northern California. Based in San Jose, CA, PITCO also has distribution centers in Brisbane, San Leandro, and Sacramento.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Environmental Waste Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing PITCO Foods’ Environmental Sensitive Waste Management Program. This position ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations governing the handling, storage, transportation, recycling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous, universal, and other regulated waste streams.

The Environmental Waste Compliance Manager serves as the Company’s environmental compliance subject matter expert and partners with Operations, Safety, Facilities, and external regulatory agencies to minimize environmental risks while supporting sustainable business practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Company’s Environmental Sensitive Waste Management Program.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, CalEPA, DTSC, CalRecycle, and other applicable environmental regulations.
• Manage hazardous waste, universal waste, electronic waste, food waste, recyclable materials, and other regulated waste streams.
• Oversee waste characterization, labeling, storage, accumulation, transportation, and disposal.
• Coordinate with licensed waste haulers and disposal vendors.
• Maintain manifests, permits, waste profiles, inspections, and regulatory documentation.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections and facility audits.
• Develop corrective actions following environmental findings.
• Lead spill prevention, containment, and environmental response activities.
• Maintain Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans where applicable.
• Support Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) compliance.
• Manage chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Coordinate environmental reporting required by regulatory agencies.
• Develop environmental awareness and waste segregation training programs.
• Support sustainability, recycling, composting, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and prepare reports for leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact during environmental inspections and audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance or hazardous waste management experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
• DTSC (Department of Toxic Substances Control).
• RCRA (Resources Conservation and Recovery Act).
• CalEPA (California Environmental Protection Agency).
• CalRecycle (California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery).
• DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (Department of Transportation).

• Experience managing hazardous and universal waste programs.
• Knowledge of manifests, waste profiling, and environmental recordkeeping.
• Experience with environmental audits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour
• OSHA 30 General Industry
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Certification

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Travel

• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Automobile insurance meeting company requirements.

Core Competencies

• Member & Customer Service: Demonstrates professionalism and a service-oriented mindset; supports employees, managers, and suppliers while upholding PITCO Foods’ Code of Ethics.
• Self-Motivated: Highly organized, capable of prioritizing, multitasking, and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Team Leadership: Collaborates effectively with diverse teams; leads by example and supports business objectives.
• Flexibility: Adapts positively to change and manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving: Responds quickly to issues, follows through on unresolved matters, and ensures closure.
• Stress Tolerance: Maintains composure, quality, and productivity under demanding conditions.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely; adapts messaging to varied audiences; listens actively.
• Results-Driven: Demonstrates urgency and accountability; delivers results despite competing priorities.
• Integrity: Acts as a role model for ethical behavior; demonstrates fairness, consistency, and accountability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Pitco Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.