Environmental Manager - Innovative Engines and Energy

Environmental Manager - Innovative Engines and Energy Company

Environmental Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Location: Seymour, IN Type: Full-Time, Onsite Salary Range: $115,000 – $130,000 (based on experience)
Relocation: Assistance available

Overview

We are looking for an accomplished Environmental Manager to lead compliance and sustainability programs for a large-scale manufacturing facility. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in air and water regulations, hazardous waste management, and environmental systems within a production setting. The right candidate will balance day-to-day operational oversight with long-term strategic planning, ensuring both compliance and measurable progress toward sustainability goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Title V air permits, emissions monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee SPCC plans, stormwater programs, and water compliance activities.
• Manage RCRA hazardous waste and DOT hazardous materials processes.
• Direct solid and hazardous waste programs, including oversight of wastewater treatment operations.
• Lead a team of three direct reports, including analysts and recycling/waste operations staff.
• Serve as the environmental subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Partner with health and safety teams to support OSHA compliance and integrated risk management initiatives.
• Champion sustainability projects and develop initiatives aligned with long-term corporate environmental goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional environmental experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of air and water regulations, including Title V permitting, SPCC, stormwater, and waste programs.
• Experience managing wastewater treatment systems is highly desirable.
• Background in DOT compliance, RCRA protocols, and sustainability frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills with prior experience supervising direct reports.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• A practical, hands-on approach—engineers, technicians, or mechanically inclined professionals are encouraged to apply.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Foster a Safety Culture:
  Promote environmental, health, and safety awareness across the site and coach others in best practices.
• Engage Teams:
  Empower employees to contribute to environmental programs and compliance initiatives.
• Drive Technical Excellence:
  Provide expertise in hazard prevention, risk management, and corrective actions to improve site operations.
• Lead Risk Assessments:
  Conduct hazard and environmental aspect analyses to identify opportunities for compliance and performance improvements.
• Advance Sustainability:
  Lead programs in waste reduction, emissions control, and resource conservation to support long-term goals.
• Training & Development:
  Deliver engaging training programs to ensure employees understand and apply environmental compliance requirements.

Core Competencies

• Stakeholder Management:
  Balance diverse needs and integrate multiple perspectives into decision-making.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with cross-functional teams and external agencies to achieve shared objectives.
• Engagement:
  Build a culture where employees are motivated and accountable for results.
• Risk Control:
  Implement effective systems to identify, monitor, and reduce environmental risks.
• Compliance Leadership:
  Interpret, apply, and communicate regulatory requirements with precision.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Analyze environmental metrics and compliance data to develop strategies and track progress.

Additional Information

• This position is 100% onsite and requires active engagement with plant operations.
• Responsible for reporting compliance metrics to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Oversight of contracted wastewater treatment operations is included.
• Collaborates with health and safety engineers on site-wide risk assessments.

Interview Process

Qualified candidates will participate in a panel interview focused on technical expertise, leadership ability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Application Requirement

To be considered, applicants must submit written responses to the following questions along with their resume:

• What manufacturing experience do you have?
• What is your background with air regulations?