Environmental Specialist

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Location: Fully onsite in Saukville, WI

Company: Charter Steel

Position Overview

At Charter Steel, environmental stewardship is more than compliance—it’s a commitment to our people, our communities, and our future. As an Environmental Compliance Specialist, you’ll be a strategic partner to operations, guiding environmental programs that protect air, water, and land while driving continuous improvement. You’ll lead initiatives that ensure regulatory alignment, empower employees through training, and shape a culture of environmental excellence across our manufacturing footprint.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert guidance on local, state, and federal environmental regulations

• Develop and implement management systems to ensure compliance across assigned programs

• Lead permitting processes and create site-specific environmental protection plans

• Deliver engaging training to build awareness and ownership of environmental responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze performance metrics related to air, water, land, waste, and wetlands

• Conduct assessments and audits to identify risks and improvement opportunities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed environmental priorities into operations

• Represent Charter Steel in interactions with regulatory agencies

• Support facility management plans and coordinate the Radiation Safety Program

• Champion continuous improvement through data-driven action plans and team leadership

✅ What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Science, Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of environmental experience in a manufacturing setting

• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

• Detail-oriented multitasker with excellent organizational abilities

• Effective communicator with strong presentation and training skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic web tools

• Solid understanding of EPA and state environmental standards

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in steel or heavy manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

• Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean methodologies

• Experience working with regulatory agencies

Why Join Charter Steel?

• Be part of a company where environmental responsibility is woven into our operations

• Make a meaningful impact by shaping sustainable practices and protecting natural resources

• Grow your career through leadership opportunities and professional development

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).