Environmental Manager/EHS Manager (FORTUNE 500 Manufacturing)

A globally prominent and rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking to hire an Environmental Manager/EHS Manager to support environmental, health, and safety programs within a complex, high-growth manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a key member of the site EHS team, with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance, air permitting, reporting, wastewater, storm water, waste management, and sustainability initiatives. The Environmental Manager/EHS Manager will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, support continuous improvement, and help drive a proactive culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and support environmental compliance activities related to air, wastewater, storm water, chemical management, waste disposal, recycling, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, reports, permits, and compliance documentation in accordance with federal, state, local, and internal requirements.
• Evaluate production, process, equipment, and operational changes to ensure environmental requirements are maintained or improved.
• Lead environmental permit reviews, interface with regulatory agencies, and support timely completion of required filings and reports.
• Drive environmental improvement projects tied to sustainability, waste reduction, water usage reduction, risk mitigation, and operational performance.
• Support broader health and safety programs, including training, employee engagement, hazard reduction, contractor management, and alignment with site EHS goals.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and plant leadership to promote accountability, communication, and a proactive EHS culture across the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of environmental experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar operating environment.
• Experience supporting health and safety programs in addition to environmental compliance activities.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance programs, permitting, reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirements; TRI and Tier II experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Federal, State of Michigan, and local environmental regulations, with strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Our client offers offers an excellent portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits, clear opportunities for additional career advancement, and other attractive perks. A comprehensive relocation package is available for especially qualified candidates not currently residing in the immediate area.