Regional Regulatory Manager

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Norcross (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life flexibility

Inclusive team culture

Annual bonus and salary reviews

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Univar Solutions USA Inc is seeking a Regional Regulatory Manager to provide environmental and regulatory compliance support for facilities across multiple states. The role will lead EHS compliance, manage permits, and coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.

You will develop training, lead audits, and guide capital projects while aligning with Responsible Care initiatives. A strong background in major environmental regulations and ISO 14001 is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, EHS, Chemical Engineering or related field; 5+ years in regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of major federal environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, RCRA, FIFRA).
• Experience managing regulatory programs across multiple facilities and states.
• Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) preferred.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS compliance activities across the assigned region.
• Obtain, renew and maintain permits, approvals and management plans; oversee training to ensure permit compliance.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports; act as primary regional contact for regulatory agencies.
• Develop and deliver training on environmental compliance programs and tools.
• Lead environmental audits and coordinate corrective actions with operations.
• Monitor evolving regulations; assess impacts and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as SME in regulatory areas; develop training and national programs.
• Participate in incident investigations and emergency response support.
• Act as liaison with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Drive waste minimization and pollution prevention initiatives at locations.
• Support capital projects through participation in HAZOPs and SOP development.
• Represent the company in community outreach and Responsible Care initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / related

Tools

ISO 14001

Tableau

Enablon

SAP

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

Regional Regulatory Manager:

The Regional Regulatory Manager provides environmental and regulatory compliance support for facilities across multiple states. This field-based role oversees facility permitting, product-related regulatory approvals, and environmental compliance programs while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with regional EHSQ teams, the position supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations across the assigned region.

What You'll Do:

• Lead environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance activities across the assigned region.
• Obtain, renew, and maintain required permits, approvals, and management plans; ensure facility compliance with permit requirements through training and oversight.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and serve as the primary regional contact for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Develop, implement, and deliver training on environmental compliance programs, systems, and tools.
• Lead environmental compliance audits and partner with operations to address findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and interpret evolving federal, state, and local regulatory requirements; assess business impacts and communicate recommendations to the Director of Environmental Compliance.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in designated regulatory areas, developing training, guidance documents, national programs, and solutions for complex compliance challenges.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective action planning, and emergency response support.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and a compliance resource for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Drive waste minimization, pollution prevention, and environmental stewardship initiatives at operating locations.
• Support capital projects through participation in HAZOPs, SOP development, project reviews, and project management activities.
• Represent the company in community outreach efforts and lead participation in Responsible Care and Responsible Distribution initiatives.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance experience, preferably within the chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of major federal environmental regulations, including CAA, CWA, RCRA, FIFRA.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance programs across multiple facilities and states.
• Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) preferred.
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and compliance/business systems such as Tableau, Enablon, SAP, or similar platforms.

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid-based role that can sit out of our Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC locations.

What You Can Expect:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].