Manager of Environmental Compliance

genpakexternalcareersite; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpak is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to drive best-in-class environmental performance across manufacturing sites. You will lead air emissions, water management, and waste programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability integration.

The role partners with plant leadership and engineering to embed environmental stewardship in daily operations and strategic planning. Travel 30-40% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ownership of environmental compliance programs in a plant setting.
• Strong expertise in EPA regulations, permitting, and environmental reporting.
• Experience supporting or leading multiple manufacturing sites in environmental compliance.
• Ability to influence plant leadership and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental programs across manufacturing sites, including air emissions, water use, waste management, and storage.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local regulations and manage permitting/renewals.
• Oversee reporting (TRI, Tier II, RCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, GHG) and audits/inspections.
• Develop and revise programs to maintain company-wide compliance and KPIs.
• Provide training and outreach, and lead incident investigations with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with plant managers to balance production goals with environmental compliance.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Manufacturing processes

Operational leadership

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Travel readiness

Education

BSc/MSc in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Manager of Environmental Compliance

Position Summary

The Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for driving a best-in-class Environmental performance program across all manufacturing operations, with a primary emphasis on environmental compliance, performance, and sustainability. This role partners with plant leadership, engineering, and operations to ensure environmentally responsible manufacturing processes while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

This leader will champion initiatives in emissions reduction, waste minimization, resource conservation, and regulatory compliance, while embedding environmental stewardship into daily operations and the Company’s long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Leadership (Core Focus)

• Lead all environmental programs across manufacturing sites, including:
• Air emissions (Title V, VOC, GHG)
• Water usage, wastewater discharge, and stormwater compliance
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
• Petroleum and Chemical management and storage
• RMP/PSM Programs
• EPCRA (emergency planning and community right to know act)

• Ensure full compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations
• Own environmental permitting processes, renewals, and modifications, reporting
• Oversee timely reporting (e.g., TRI, Tier II, RCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, GHG and permitting
• Conduct and lead environmental audits, inspections, and agency interactions
• Develop and/or revise programs to reach and maintain companywide compliance
• Training and Outreach
• Lead environmental incident investigations (spills, releases, exceedances) and implement corrective actions
• Develop and monitor environmental KPIs (emissions, water intensity, waste generation/on time reporting, inspections, recordkeeping, etc.
• Responsible for environmental compliance programs and reports related to hazardous waste, air permitting, water pollution control, risk management plans, process safety management, and community right-to-know programs.
• Maintain all environmental compliance records.

Operational Integration

• Collaborate with plant managers to balance production goals with environmental compliance and sustainability
• Support new product introductions and process changes with environmental impact assessments
• Identify, track and report to Corporate environmental initiatives that could impact existing or developing Genpak products and operations

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain all environmental permits, licenses, and documentation
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies
• Ensure compliance /audit readiness at all times
• Forecast regulatory changes and proactively adapt programs

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Demonstrated ownership of environmental compliance programs in a plant setting
• Strong expertise in EPA regulations, permitting, and environmental reporting
• Experience supporting or leading multiple manufacturing sites in environmental compliance
• Ability to influence plant leadership and production teams

Preferred

• Professional certifications (CHMM, CSP, CIH)
• Experience with ISO 14001 or other environmental management systems
• Background in highly-regulated industries (chemical, automotive, metals, food processing, etc.)

Key Competencies

• Deep environmental regulatory expertise
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
• Operational leadership and influence
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Data-driven decision-makingChange management and culture building
• Driven for Success, Conflict Resolution, Strong Organizational skills,
• Travel 30-40%

Success Measures

• Zero environmental violations or permit exceedances
• Reduction in emissions, waste, and resource consumption
• Strong audit performance and regulatory relationships
• Improved sustainability metrics (energy, water, waste)

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and industrial processes
• Regular site walks and floor presence required
• Multi-site travel may be required, responsible for 6 plants and 1 distribution site
• Reports to VP Operations