Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Marysville, OH

About The Position

Support department and plant environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability performance programs through data analysis, program development and execution, facilitation, and promotion. The role aligns activities with regulatory requirements, plant business plans, and company direction to ensure compliance and achieve environmental targets. The specialist develops and implements environmental processes, procedures, training, and data-management systems; tracks environmental performance; and leads improvement projects focused on energy, water, waste, and reducing Honda’s environmental impact. The role also coordinates contractors and serves as a liaison between department and plant environmental teams. The position performs and documents environmental sampling, inspections, and monitoring; supports ISO 14001, environmental compliance, and external audits; and coordinates timely countermeasures for identified gaps. It also develops the capability of colleagues and contributes innovative solutions to environmental sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, a related scientific field, or equivalent relevant experience.
0–4 years of environmental, sustainability, compliance, or related experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to manage and lead projects from planning through implementation.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated reliability, adaptability, and flexibility.
Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to build effective working relationships with contractors, production associates, and cross-functional teams.
General knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and environmental management systems.
Basic understanding of business planning, budgeting, and cost-reporting processes.
Ability to support root cause analysis and implement effective countermeasures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead department and plant environmental communication and collaboration to raise awareness, benchmark best practices, escalate critical issues, initiate action items, and promote environmental programs.
Develop and implement department and plant processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and Honda standards, and support implementation of plant environmental standards.
Develop, manage, and implement departmental Environmental Business Plan themes and projects; support plant initiatives, track performance metrics, and use the PDCA methodology to reduce risk and improve environmental performance.
Develop energy, water, and waste reduction targets; analyze data and trends, report results, address deficiencies, and lead improvement projects that reduce environmental impact.
Draft and implement department and plant environmental procedures and methods to meet government regulations, company standards, and other environmental obligations.
Liaise between department and plant environmental teams on projects and change points to ensure environmental policies and objectives are implemented and achieved.
Develop and deliver environmental training programs, and assign and track department and plant environmental training requirements.
Support the development, implementation, and deployment of environmental data-management systems for monitoring compliance and environmental performance.
Coordinate assigned contractor scopes of work, including waste management, wastewater and water treatment operations, stack testing, consulting services, and utilities; monitor contractor performance and support environmental strategies and compliance requirements.
Perform and document environmental compliance activities, including sampling, inspections, and monitoring, in accordance with plant procedures and applicable regulations.
Conduct performance assessments related to energy, water, waste, and environmental data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
Support ISO 14001 audits, environmental compliance audits, and external audits conducted by government agencies, third-party ISO auditors, and Regional Operations auditors.
Coordinate and implement timely department countermeasures for environmental audit and compliance gaps.
Develop the capability of self, colleagues, and the team through training, mentoring, and sharing technical expertise and experience.
Implement innovative solutions to drive improvements in environmental sustainability.