Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Advisor

MacLean-Fogg•Farmington Hills, MI

5d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Advisor provides support to the organization’s manufacturing sites by partnering with operations teams to maintain environmental compliance, advancing sustainability initiatives, and managing chemical programs. This role is focused on guidance, coaching, and collaboration, ensuring sites understand and meet regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in waste, water, emissions, and energy performance. The Advisor works closely with site EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maintain strong compliance programs, encourage proactive practices, and build environmental capability across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
5-7 years of experience in environmental compliance roles, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings.
Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
Experience supporting or contributing to environmental reporting or audits
Experience with implementation of ISO 14001 or other management systems.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong communication and influencing skills—able to guide without authority.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical site actions.
Strong project management and multitasking skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to address operational challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain environmental programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and ISO-14001 certification pertaining to company operations.
Promote consistency and standardization of environmental compliance processes across all manufacturing locations.
Support the development and adoption of standard audit tools, checklists, and environmental controls.
Work collaboratively with manufacturing sites to support environmental permit requirements, including air, water, waste, and stormwater obligations.
Assist manufacturing sites in preparing environmental reports and documentation related to air emissions, waste management, stormwater, wastewater, chemical inventories, and other regulatory requirements.
Support sites during environmental inspections and audits—helping prepare, participating, and guiding follow-up actions.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess potential impacts on organizational operations and compliance strategies.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's sustainability strategy, roadmap, and objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability into operational and strategic decision-making.
Manage sustainability and ESG performance metrics, including data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.
Complete customer sustainability and ESG surveys, disclosures, and supplier assessments.
Identify opportunities for improved environmental performance, waste reduction, emissions reduction, and resource efficiency.
Oversee corporate chemical management programs, including chemical approvals, inventory controls, and regulatory compliance (e.g., TSCA, REACH, PFAS).

Benefits

21 total paid days off, including 10 vacation days and 11 paid holidays.
Four medical insurance options through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with 100% coverage for eligible preventive care.
Dental insurance and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3.5% company match, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing.
Health Savings Account with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Four weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees following a birth, adoption, or placement.
Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education.
Spring Health Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, legal, and financial support.
Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member.
Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc.
Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health.
On-demand access to earned wages through PayActiv.
Wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new vehicle rebate program.
LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg leadership and professional development programs.
Holiday turkeys and hams to share with your family.