Global Environmental Compliance Leader

3M; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Cottage Grove, MN seeks an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead environmental programs and regulatory efforts. You will drive compliant operations, partner with site leadership, and guide teams toward sustainable performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic prioritization, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental governance within a manufacturing environment. On-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, science, or environmental health and safety discipline.
• 3 years of environmental or environmental, health and safety experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• 3 years of experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment and understanding of environmental compliance regulations, monitoring, reporting and EMS.
• 1 year of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• 5+ years of chemical manufacturing environment experience with regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agencies, including permitting, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Self-directed, detail oriented, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills.
• Master's degree or higher in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, science, or related EHS discipline.
• Applicable EHS certification(s) (CSP, CHMM, CIH, QEP, PE).

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance leadership and direction in consultation with Cottage Grove leadership.
• Lead projects to ensure compliance with environmental requirements, tracking obligations, and closing actions.
• Set short- and long-term site environmental priorities and allocate resources.
• Manage site performance targets and coach salaried and hourly staff.
• Elevate site environmental culture through standard work, mentoring, and resource management.
• Ensure conformance to 3M environmental compliance expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental health and safety

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Applicable EHS certifications (CSP, CHMM, CIH, QEP, PE)

Job description

3M in Cottage Grove, MN seeks an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead environmental programs and regulatory efforts. You will drive compliant operations, partner with site leadership, and guide teams toward sustainable performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic prioritization, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental governance within a manufacturing environment. On-site presence is required.