Environmental Compliance Manager

Panduit•Tinley Park, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! As the Environmental Compliance Manager, you will lead Panduit's global environmental management strategy and coordinate Corporate and site-level Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QEHS) teams to advance environmental objectives across operations, products, and the supply chain. You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, strengthen the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and drive practical improvements that support compliance, sustainability, and business continuity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, safety, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and certifications sufficient to meet position expectations.
5+ years of environmental compliance experience in manufacturing or product development, including demonstrated experience implementing environmental programs, processes, or management systems.
Expert knowledge of environmental compliance, ISO 14001, and environmental management systems, with the ability to serve as a principal advisor and guide resolution of critical issues.
Excellent analytical, systems analysis, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data, evaluate how operational or environmental changes affect outcomes, and make informed decisions.
Strong program rollout, project sponsorship, stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and ability to travel 10-20%.

Responsibilities

Develop and continually improve Panduit's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, policies, processes, standards, and practices across operations, products, and the supply chain.
Sponsor key initiatives, monitor global regulatory, customer, and industry requirements, and partner with site-level QEHS teams to ensure consistent local implementation.
Coordinate Corporate and distributed QEHS teams and other stakeholders to achieve environmental objectives, strengthen performance, share improvement opportunities, and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels inside and outside the Company.
Lead internal environmental audits, support customer audits, manage external registrar activities, and own environmental vendor relationships, particularly with the ISO 14001 registrar, to maintain management system and customer compliance.
Serve as principal advisor on environmental issues applying professional expertise and systems thinking to resolve critical issues and guide decisions, programs, and new solutions.
Support emergency response under Panduit's Emergency Preparedness and Response Program and Emergency Plan, including accidental chemical releases, business continuity, and disaster recovery.