
Director, Environmental Compliance
- Alpharetta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the environmental compliance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Chair Environmental Compliance Steering Teams to promote enterprise-wide alignment and accountability.
- Develop and monitor key compliance metrics, analytics and audit criteria to assess program effectiveness and ensure regulatory alignment.
- Lead collaboration with third party vendors, master data teams and compliance partners to ensure accuracy and accessibility of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazardous materials classification data.
- Maintain and develop subject matter expertise in hazardous waste (EPA/state), hazardous materials shipping (49 CFR, IATA, IMDG), and storage (NFPA, IFC) regulations.
- Lead the development and governance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide oversight of hazardous waste disposal vendor performance, problem resolution, and achievement of key performance indicators.
- Direct development of air and water pollution prevention plans, including permit acquisition and implementation of compliance monitoring systems.
- Oversee federal and state-level hazardous materials spill control plans and reporting, including Biennial Reporting, Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP), and Tier II submissions.
- Manage regulatory inspections and enforcement actions in conjunction with business partners and legal counsel.
- Lead proactive compliance strategies in response to emerging federal and state regulations.
- Lead the creation and improvement of environmental policies and programs to ensure regulatory compliance across the enterprise. (40%)
- Guide and support the environmental compliance team in setting goals, managing risks, and developing training and coaching initiatives. (30%)
- Drive innovation in systems to track and improve environmental compliance through data and analytics. (20%)
- Function as the environmental subject matter expert for company-wide initiatives and emergencies involving environmental compliance risks. (10%)
- Demonstrate at least 10 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, preferably within distribution and warehousing environments.
- Possess expertise in designing and managing regulatory compliance programs for hazardous materials transportation and hazardous waste management.
- Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and succinctly to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrate advanced organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills to evaluate information, identify key issues, and drive effective resolutions.
- Lead cross-functional teams and independently manage multiple priorities with a collaborative and proactive approach.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with internet, email, and business application programs, and AI technology.
- Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline.
- Preferred certifications include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- General office demands
- Must have the ability to travel up to 30% of the time