Manager Environmental Compliance

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The candidate will lead continuous improvement, coordinate regulatory communications, and develop site leaders to strengthen the company’s environmental performance across operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of environmental management experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership 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.
• Proficient in MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with operations to ensure superior environmental compliance and support business objectives.
• Contribute to plans for continuous improvement in environmental performance.
• Ensure rigorous root cause analyses and CAPAs; share best practices to improve performance and reduce risks.
• Assess performance issues and risks; develop plans to address them.
• Benchmark operational performance and share best practices.
• Drive a superior environmental compliance program and develop site environmental leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-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 Responsibilities

• Regular communication/collaboration with assigned operations to ensure superior environmental compliance, and to support business objectives
• Contribute to developing plans for continuous improvement in environmental performance for assigned operations
• Ensure systemic implementation of rigorous root cause analyses, corrective/preventive actions, and sharing of best practices to improve performance and reduce risks
• Assess performance issues and risks, and develop plans to address those risks
• Benchmark operational performance and share best practices
• Drive 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 leaders
• Coordinate communication and response activities to environmental regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders when the company is required to provide such communications
• Coordinate environmental performance metric reporting for assigned operations, including the development of leading and lagging indicators to track performance
• Coordinate with assigned operations to ensure timely/accurate collection and issuance of periodic reports
• Lead and assist operating sites in the consistent implementation of corporate policies and programs
• Support the company's compliance audit program through environmental audits/risk assessments
• Build and enhance tools and systems needed for corporate initiatives
• Cooperate with other corporate Environmental Affairs staff to support information requests, reporting, and program improvements, and proper reporting of potential environmental risks and liabilities
• Coordinate with Regulatory & Permitting team on applicable emerging regulations to ensure the business is protected from emerging new regulatory risks
• Coordinate with sites and Regulatory & Permitting team to prepare/review and submit applicable environmental permits, plans, and notifications, and assist with/review agency submittals
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum 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 a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with site environmental and operational leadership
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and handle multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Current working knowledge of various State and Federal Environmental Laws and regulations applicable to operations
• Familiarity with CAA, CWA, TSCA, and RCRA regulations
• Familiarity 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 products

Preferred Qualifications

• 10-15 years implementation and management of Environmental Management Systems and Programs within the steel, scrap metal processing, and recycling, or similar heavy industry
• Experience maintaining ISO Certified Management Systems (ISO9000, ISO14001, etc.) in heavy manufacturing environment
• Extensive working knowledge of both Federal and State environmental laws and regulations related to steel, scrap metal processing, and recycling, or similar heavy industry
• Familiarity with process industry operations

The 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.

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.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets 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. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America.

Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential.

Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.