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Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Advisor MacLean-Fogg - 3.0 Farmington Hills, MI Job Details $110,000 - $125,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Environmental audits Environmental legislation Environmental compliance

ISO 14000

family Project management Bachelor's degree Environmental compliance audit Environmental law compliance support experience Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Cross-functional communication Audit support Full Job Description Role Summary The Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Advisor provides support the organization's manufacturing sites by partnering with operations teams to maintain environmental compliance, advancing sustainability initiatives, and managing chemical programs. This role is focused on guidance, coaching, and collaboration, ensuring sites understand and meet regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in waste, water, emissions, and energy performance. The Advisor works closely with site EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maintain strong compliance programs, encourage proactive practices, and build environmental capability across the organization. Key Responsibilities Environmental Compliance Develop and maintain environmental programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and

ISO-14001

certification pertaining to company operations. Promote consistency and standardization of environmental compliance processes across all manufacturing locations. Support the development and adoption of standard audit tools, checklists, and environmental controls. Work collaboratively with manufacturing sites to support environmental permit requirements including air, water, waste, and stormwater obligations. Assist manufacture sites in preparing environmental reports and documentation related to air emissions, waste management, stormwater, wastewater, chemical inventories, and other regulatory requirements. Support sites during environmental inspections and audits—helping prepare, participating, and guiding follow-up actions. Monitor regulatory changes and assess potential impacts on organizational operations and compliance strategies. Stewardship & Sustainability Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's sustainability strategy, roadmap, and objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability into operational and strategic decision-making. Manage sustainability and ESG performance metrics, including data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting. Complete customer sustainability and ESG surveys, disclosures, and supplier assessments. Identify opportunities for improved environmental performance, waste reduction, emissions reduction, and resource efficiency. Oversee corporate chemical management programs, including chemical approvals, inventory controls, and regulatory compliance (e.g., TSCA, REACH, PFAs). Qualifications (Required):

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

5-7 years of experience in environmental compliance roles, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings. Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations Experience supporting or contributing to environmental reporting or audits Experience with implementation of ISO 14001 or other management systems. Competencies/Skills Ability to build collaborative relationships. Ability to multi-task and prioritize while maintaining attention to detail. Strong communication and influencing skills—able to guide without authority. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical site actions. Strong project management and multitasking skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to address operational challenges. Physical Requirements Must be able to push/pull objects up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work in noisy environments. Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time.