Manager, Environmental Affairs & Compliance

Huber; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation is seeking a Manager of Environmental Affairs & Compliance to provide strategic leadership across multiple manufacturing and mining sites, ensuring license-to-operate through permitting, compliance, and HSMS improvements.

You will partner with operations, EHS, engineering and legal to shape strategy and risk management. The role requires 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, strong communication skills, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline required
• Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience supporting manufacturing, mining, industrial, or natural resource operations
• Strong expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental management systems
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations and permitting requirements
• Experience supporting mining operations and related environmental requirements preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, sustainability management systems, and environmental auditing practices
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, QEP, REM, or CEM desirable
• Strong project management, analytical, and risk assessment capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills including regulators and industry associations
• Travel approximately 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across HSM operations ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations
• Direct and manage permitting activities related to air emissions, water withdrawals, stormwater, wastewater, mining operations, wetlands, floodplains, and land use
• Serve as the primary environmental SME, providing risk-based guidance on regulatory and compliance matters
• Monitor environmental legislation and emerging regulations; assess impacts and develop compliance strategies
• Ensure permit requirements, monitoring programs, reporting obligations, and deadlines are managed
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Project teams to support MOC processes, capital projects, and permitting
• Represent HSM with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and stakeholders
• Support environmental due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, and transactions
• Drive continuous improvement of HSMS and support internal auditing
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training to EHS and operations
• Track, analyze, and communicate environmental performance metrics to leadership

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The Manager, Environmental Affairs & Compliance provides strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure environmental compliance and protect Huber Specialty Minerals' license to operate across multiple manufacturing and mining sites. This highly visible role leads environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, sustainability management systems, and risk management initiatives while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Legal, and senior business leaders. The position plays a critical role in navigating complex environmental regulations, influencing compliance strategy, and supporting long‑term business growth across HSM's calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, kaolin, and attapulgite businesses.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across HSM manufacturing and mining operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Direct and manage permitting activities related to air emissions, water withdrawals, stormwater, wastewater, mining operations, wetlands, floodplains, and land use.
• Serve as the primary environmental subject matter expert, providing risk‑based guidance on complex regulatory and compliance matters.
• Monitor environmental legislation, emerging regulations, and industry trends; assess business impacts and develop compliance strategies.
• Ensure all permit requirements, monitoring programs, reporting obligations, and compliance deadlines are effectively managed and executed.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Project teams to support Management of Change (MOC) processes, capital projects, and permitting activities.
• Represent HSM with regulatory agencies, industry groups, public hearings, and stakeholder organizations.
• Support environmental due diligence activities related to acquisitions, divestitures, and other business transactions.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Huber Sustainability Management System (HSMS) and support internal auditing activities.
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training to EHS and operational teams.
• Track, analyze, and communicate environmental performance metrics to leadership and key stakeholders.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline required;
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience supporting manufacturing, mining, industrial, or natural resource operations.
• Strong expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental management systems.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Experience supporting mining operations and associated environmental requirements strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, sustainability management systems, and environmental auditing practices.
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, QEP, REM, or CEM are desirable.
• Strong project management, analytical, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with regulators and industry associations.
• Familiarity with Colorado, Texas, western U.S. environmental regulations, BLM interactions, or water rights issues is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Position may be based in Atlanta, GA, Greater Denver, CO, or remote within reasonable proximity to a major airport.

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Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

Manager, Environmental Affairs & Compliance [$106,000.00 - $150,000.00]

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit‑sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitivebenefitspackage as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well‑being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre‑employment drug screening is required

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