Environmental Compliance Manager

Kroger • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Manager plays a key role in supporting the Area Environmental Manager in overseeing environmental compliance and permitting activities across more than 12 states within a designated geographic area. This position helps ensure consistent adherence to environmental regulations, drives operational excellence, and fosters a proactive compliance culture through collaboration and hands-on engagement. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• 5+ years of compliance experience
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and agencies in OR, WA, AK, and ID.
• Experience supporting implementation of regulatory requirements and corrective actions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in retail, grocery, distribution, or manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and regulations related to GHG emissions and refrigerant management.
• Experience supporting large-scale environmental programs across multiple sites.
• Exposure to EPA Regions 8, 7, 6, 5, and 4 or relevant state agencies.
• Proficiency with environmental management systems or compliance tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of environmental compliance programs across retail stores, manufacturing sites, fulfillment centers, and distribution centers ensuring consistent execution of regulatory requirements.
• Assist with air permitting processes, including data collection, documentation, and reporting to meet federal, state, and local requirements.
• Translate complex environmental regulations into actionable guidance for facility teams.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and risk assessments; assist in developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide direct support to facility leaders, supervisors, hourly associates, and contractors to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed environmental requirements into daily operations.
• Assist in communications with regulatory agencies during inspections, reporting, and enforcement actions.
• Monitor environmental performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help develop and deliver training programs on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay informed on evolving environmental regulations and agency expectations in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree