Environmental Compliance Manager

Responsible for company environmental compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations in area of responsibility. Implement compliance programs for laws and regulations as well as resolve associated problems in a cost-effective manner with a goal of minimizing operational, legal, and fiscal impacts. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

• Lead, develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies and assures company endorsement of these programs
• Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations. Builds a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies
• Maintain up-to-date and organized compliance records; ensure timely preparation and submittal of required reports
• Manage all aspects of the program for every location including providing training on all relevant topics; reviews audits to determine compliance status
• Draft permit documents/plans to ensure permits are obtained when needed and conditions are met and reported when required
• Ensure audits of compliance programs are conducted and provide regular periodic reporting on compliance efforts to director
• Represent and respond to agency inspections and alleged compliance violations and assist with investigations and remediation
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Partner with all internal departments affected; evaluate new processes, procedures and materials to determine impact
• Keep abreast of new industry technologies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Travel up to 25%
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• 5 plus years of environmental compliance experience
  
  Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to comprehend complex regulations, interpret requirements, and translate into operations
• Demonstrated success with implementation of regulatory requirements
• Good administration and management skills. Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to direct peers, supervisors, and hourly personnel in projects to obtain and maintain compliance; ability to relate well with others and inspire good job performance
• Demonstration of project management skills, including budgeting and scheduling

• Prior compliance management or consulting experience
• Recognized certification in their compliance area

• Job Identification 162449
• Job Category Legal
• Posting Date 01/05/2026, 05:45 PM
• Locations 1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.