Regional Environmental Manager

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain regional environmental compliance programs for implementation at all sites within North America


• Develop site EHS/Environmental Managers by providing technical/compliance support and training for completion of permit applications, environmental reports, stack testing plans, and other environmental and sustainability matters, to develop site EHS / Environmental Managers


• Develop and implement audit programs for Management Systems and EHS regulatory requirements, to ensure compliance and continual improvement


• Function as the Regional Management Representative for the development, maintenance, and implementation of Management Systems covering all manufacturing sites and acts as liaison for third party auditors/registrars for maintenance of all regional Management System certificates, including but not limited to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001


• Coordinate with engineering and R&D to provide input into environmental risk evaluations for projects involving new or modified processes at all sites. Work with the project teams and external consultants to secure all required environmental permits for major projects (ex., Furnace Cold Repairs, Pollution Control System installations, New Production lines, etc.) and to communicate and assist the sites with other environmental regulatory requirements triggered by the projects


• Support the compliance activities of the plants through effective communication and review of environmental requirements with site/SBU management and/or outside agencies


• Coordinate the collection of environmental site data to report and communicate on regional progress toward the NSG group’s environmental and sustainability objectives and to provide regional input to global environmental and sustainability reporting processes (Integrated Reports, CSRD report, etc.)


• Coordinate with NSG Leadership Teams, Customer Support Representatives, and the Global Sustainability function to respond to customer ESG surveys and requests in a timely manner and consistent with other Group External Reports


• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles


• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Routinely interacts with NSG Group Engineering, R&D and Sustainability teams, along with Regional Legal Counsel, SBU Directors, Manufacturing and Functional Directors, Plant Managers, EHS Group Leaders, Automotive Program Managers and with external contacts such as local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, external legal counsel, and external services providers.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Decision Making – Goes to the heart of the situation by talking to relevant people to fully understand all the issues and involve others in the decision-making process


• Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs


• Influential – Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field or equivalent experience 


• 5 years of environmental compliance experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience with Title V air permits, Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Waste (RCRA), Hazardous Material transportation (DOT), Department of Homeland Security (DHLS), and Green House Gas (GHG) / Carbon Emissions reduction


• Experience in CSRD reporting


• Training and experience in Management System standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, other) as Lead Auditor


• Must be able to travel to all sites (25% to 35% of the time) with occasional global travel


• Excellent human relations, communications, analytical, and computer skills


• Ability to present information with expected audiences from production team members to the NSG Group CEO  

Qualifications Desired:

• Master’s degree in engineering or environmental science, or equivalent curriculum


• Qualified Lead/Internal Management Systems Auditor

• Direct experience with major air programs (Title V Permits, PSD, NSPS, NESHAP, RMP).

• Experience responding to customer ESG / Sustainability reporting

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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