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Henkel
Environmental Manager
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What they do
An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.
$101,322 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
About this Position At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do Lead the site's environmental compliance programs, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company environmental requirements. Manage environmental permits and regulatory programs, including hazardous waste, air quality, wastewater, stormwater, and chemical management. Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, coordinating inspections, reporting, permit renewals, and corrective actions. Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership to integrate environmental requirements into manufacturing operations and capital projects. Monitor environmental performance, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support site sustainability initiatives by tracking performance metrics, promoting resource conservation, and driving environmental stewardship. Develop and deliver environmental training that strengthens compliance, awareness, and employee engagement. What makes you a good fit Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field. 3-5+ years of environmental or EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical processing environment. Strong working knowledge of federal, California, and local environmental regulations, including hazardous waste RCRA/Title 22), air quality (BAAQMD), wastewater, stormwater, chemical management, and environmental permitting, experience interacting with regulatory agencies is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to interpret environmental regulations, assess compliance risks, investigate issues, and implement practical, sustainable solutions in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience partnering with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive compliance, support capital projects, and influence operational decision-making. Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills, with experience developing environmental procedures, conducting training, and leading compliance initiatives. CSP, CHMM, or other relevant environmental certifications are preferred. Some benefits of joining