Multi-Site Environmental Compliance Leader

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

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.