Manufacturing Environmental Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking an Manufacturing Environmental Specialist to support and strengthen environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory readiness across our high‑volume manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead day‑to‑day environmental programs, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and partner closely with operations to build a strong environmental and sustainability culture.

Join the team shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and clean transportation. At IC Bus, we build industry‑leading school buses including innovative Electric Vehicles (EV) that drive the next generation of environmentally responsible transportation. With the capacity to produce 70 buses per day, our facility operates at the forefront of manufacturing efficiency, innovation, and environmental stewardship. This is a key role for professionals passionate about compliance, continuous improvement, and meaningful environmental impact.

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to maintain and improve overall environmental performance
• Collaborate with Health & Safety to support a strong, integrated EHS culture
• Oversee, prepare, and submit annual environmental permits (TCEQ, SWPPP, SPCC)
• Coordinate ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certification and recertification activities
• Develop and deliver environmental training programs for employees
• Lead environmental strategy, risk reduction initiatives, and compliance improvement projects
• Conduct internal environmental assessments, audits, and site inspections
• Work closely with International’s Corporate Environmental Team on North America‑wide initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies
• Establish, track, and report environmental performance goals for the facility
• Monitor and report key environmental metrics and KPIs on a regular basis
• Support Manufacturing 4.0 and continuous improvement initiatives related to sustainability
• Maintain and execute the facility’s Waste Management Plan
• Serve as the primary liaison with local government and environmental regulatory agencies

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of environmental health and safety experience in manufacturing facility

OR

• Master’s degree

OR

• At least 4 years of environmental health and safety experience in manufacturing facility

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑1B status)

• Experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Degree in Environmental Science or related field preferred
• Strong background in auditing, compliance, and environmental systems (air, wastewater, chemical & waste management)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with project management
• Positive, proactive mindset with a passion for environmental and community

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market‑based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light‑duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s…