Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist Job Listing at Applied Industrial Technologies in Cleveland, OH (Job ID JR102292)

Description

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist to contribute to the success of Applied Industrial Technologies as an integral part of the Risk Management and Insurance team.

Come for the job; stay for the career! Connect with one of the best companies to work for in Northeast Ohio! Applied Industrial Technologies is a 17-time winner of the Northcoast 99 Best Places to Work in Northeast Ohio award. We offer free parking, subsidized benefits including health care, vision, & dental, on-site fitness center and cafeteria, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.

Overview:

Maintain and update/upgrade the Applied Industrial corporate wide EMS systems include tracking, reporting, training, and enhancement recommendations to meet/exceed Applied's metrics/expectations

• Accountable for the implementation of Applied's Environmental Management System to earn and maintain ISO 14001 certification based on location criteria
• Support Applied's sustainability endeavors, meeting the needs of Applied's internal and external stakeholders from an environmental perspective
• Provide environmental compliance support to worldwide operations across a variety of regulatory program areas including hazardous waste, water, air emissions, chemical/spill prevention, community right-to-know regulations, environmental product compliance, and import/export chemical compliance
• Monitor and control environmental compliance schedules and performance to ensure timely and accurate data reviews and reporting
• Enhance and deliver environmental, hazardous materials and product compliance awareness training for associates across the business in multiple locations/divisions
• Ensure compliance with existing regulatory requirements while following regulatory trends and evaluating new/proposed regulations
• Collect and evaluate data in support of sustainability initiatives for worldwide operations
• Evaluate and document compliance performance and capability through the use of regular audits, including adherence to best practices
• Manage all aspects of the Dangerous Good shipping requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on an enterprise-wide basis

Job Duties:

• Manage environmental policies and procedures through the process life cycle including development, commissioning, reporting and review. Accountable for compliance with international, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Dangerous Goods database and Product Compliance tables within ERP software.
• Establish and maintain operational procedures to meet the packing, shipping, storage, handling and training requirements of state and federal Department of Transportation for hazardous materials.
• Evaluate location operations and processes to determine the applicability of federal, state, and local Environmental Regulatory requirements.
• Manage responses from regulators regarding non-conformance/compliance with applicable federal, state, and local Environmental regulations and monitor corrective action requirements for applicable operations.
• Lead the ISO 14001 certification process, including the completion of associated recordkeeping, filing, documentation, and corrective actions, along with other ongoing maintenance activities.
• Conduct environmental and hazardous materials due diligence audit and reviews for acquisitions.
• Coordinate and execute emergency response activities involving spills or discharges of hazardous materials. Monitor waste disposal practices and procedures for all materials.
• Coordinate, monitor and report on Environmental indicators (i.e., Hazardous waste generation-US, GHG emissions, etc.).
• Partner in the training of ISO auditors as well as personnel to recognize, identify, and handle hazardous materials in normal and emergency operations.
• Analyze current usage/trends performance against standards. Lead and participate in root cause analysis. Identify and present opportunities for improvement to continuously raise the bar.
• Direct product compliance initiatives with cross-functional constituents including customer requests, surveys, processes, and regulatory updates.
• Create and disseminate environmental and safety communications for the field.
• Lead and management of change process for regulatory updates to environmental or hazardous materials requirements.
• Review weekly parts suppression & recode data, monthly field product additions and vendor product changes and update SAP with appropriate.
• Participate in strategic and tactical roles to support sustainability initiatives.

Requirements:

• Motivated self-starter possessing the ability to participate as both an individual contributor and within a team structure
• Minimum 5 years proven professional Environmental Compliance experience
• Proven leadership in the implementation and administration of ISO 14001-certified programs
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or relevant experience in the field of hazardous materials management or a related field
• Product Compliance (i.e., REACH, RoHS, TSCA, PFAS, CA Prop 65) experience/knowledge is necessary
• Computer and MS Office proficiency
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability, time management and prioritization skills
• Continuous learning mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including English grammar
• Interpersonal, multi-tasking skills to drive results individually and as part of a team
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management OR equivalent experience
• Must live in Cleveland metro area – we are unable to provide relocation expenses
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Build a rewarding career with a global leader in industrial distribution!

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.