Manager, Environmental Affairs & Compliance

J.M. Huber Corporation; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation is seeking a Manager, Environmental Affairs & Compliance to lead environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives across industrial sites. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Legal, and leadership to safeguard the company’s license to operate.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and certifications such as CHMM or CEM. Travel ~25% and cross-region collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience in manufacturing, mining, industrial, or natural resources.
• Strong expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and EMS.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations and permitting.
• Experience supporting mining operations and related environmental requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, sustainability management systems, and 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 with regulators and industry associations.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across manufacturing and mining operations.
• Direct permitting activities for air, water, stormwater, wetlands, and land use.
• Act as primary environmental subject matter expert for regulatory matters.
• Monitor legislation and industry trends; assess business impacts and strategies.
• Ensure permit requirements, monitoring, and reporting deadlines are met.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Projects on MOC and permitting.
• Represent HSM with regulators, industry groups, and public hearings.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Drive HSMS improvements and internal audits.
• Develop and deliver environmental training to EHS and operations.
• Track, analyze, and report environmental performance to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ISO 14001

Environmental auditing

CHMM/QEP/REM/CEM desirable

Job description

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.

• 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.

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

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%.

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

[$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