Manager Environmental Compliance

Cleveland-Cliffs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Environmental Manager to oversee the environmental operations program for select steel sites. The role ensures compliance with environmental laws, drives standardization, manages environmental risks, and promotes best practices.

You will lead site teams, develop continuous improvement plans, perform root-cause analyses, coordinate with regulators, and report environmental performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Environmental management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with CAA, CWA, TSCA, and RCRA regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Regular communication with operations to ensure superior environmental compliance.
• Develop plans for continuous environmental performance improvements.
• Implement root cause analyses and preventive actions; share best practices.
• Assess risks and coordinate regulatory and internal communications.
• Coordinate reporting of environmental performance metrics and indicators.
• Support corporate policies and environmental audits across sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OHCleveland-Cliffs is hiring an Environmental Manager based in the Cleveland office to oversee the environmental operations program for select steel sites. This role ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations, drives standardization on efficiency, manages environmental risks, and promotes best practices. This person will drive improvements in line with applicable local, state, and federal requirements, as well as Cliffs’ policies and procedures for superior environmental performance.Summary of ResponsibilitiesRegular communication/collaboration with assigned operations to ensure superior environmental compliance, and to support business objectivesContribute to developing plans for continuous improvement in environmental performance for assigned operationsEnsure systemic implementation of rigorous root cause analyses, corrective/preventive actions, and sharing of best practices to improve performance and reduce risksAssess performance issues and risks, and develop plans to address those risksBenchmark operational performance and share best practicesDrive a superior environmental compliance program through leading by example, coaching, mentoring, and engaging people at all levels of the organization; assist in the development of site environmental leadersCoordinate communication and response activities to environmental regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders when the company is required to provide such communicationsCoordinate environmental performance metric reporting for assigned operations, including the development of leading and lagging indicators to track performanceCoordinate with assigned operations to ensure timely/accurate collection and issuance of periodic reportsLead and assist operating sites in the consistent implementation of corporate policies and programsSupport the company's compliance audit program through environmental audits/risk assessmentsBuild and enhance tools and systems needed for corporate initiativesCooperate with other corporate Environmental Affairs staff to support information requests, reporting, and program improvements, and proper reporting of potential environmental risks and liabilitiesCoordinate with Regulatory & Permitting team on applicable emerging regulations to ensure the business is protected from emerging new regulatory risksCoordinate with sites and Regulatory & Permitting team to prepare/review and submit applicable environmental permits, plans, and notifications, and assist with/review agency submittalsOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of Environmental management experience in a manufacturing environmentBachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent work experienceDemonstrated a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with site environmental and operational leadershipDemonstrated leadership skillsAbility to work independently, prioritize work, and handle multiple projectsExcellent written and verbal skillsCurrent working knowledge of various State and Federal Environmental Laws and regulations applicable to operationsFamiliarity with CAA, CWA, TSCA, and RCRA regulationsFamiliarity with reading and interpreting laboratory analytical reports is required to support all regulatory requirements for all media (air, water, and waste)Proficient in MS Office productsPreferred Qualifications10-15 years implementation and management of Environmental Management Systems and Programs within the steel, scrap metal processing, and recycling, or similar heavy industryExperience maintaining ISO Certified Management Systems (ISO9000, ISO14001, etc.) in heavy manufacturing environmentExtensive working knowledge of both Federal and State environmental laws and regulations related to steel, scrap metal processing, and recycling, or similar heavy industryFamiliarity with process industry operationsThe salary range for this role is $105,000 – $140,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.