When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.
We are looking for a Corporate Environmental Manager to help us meet Trex’s long-term environmental and sustainability goals. As a Trex Corporate Environmental Manager, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and expected to support multi-site HSE Compliance, reporting, and waste management by coordinating compliance assurance programs for operations. This role is a key member of our EHS team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Put safety first – Always!
- Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
Environmental Subject Matter Expert and Corporate Liaison for Plant EHS Teams
- Manage compliance and maintenance of all company environmental permits, including air, water, wastewater, stormwater, and waste permits.
- Operate as corporate liaison and primary point of contact between the company and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare, review, and submit required regulatory reports and documentation in a timely manner.
- Track regulatory changes and assess potential impacts to company operations.
- Coordinate inspections, audits, and information requests from agencies.
- Represent the company during regulatory meetings, inspections, and environmental inquiries.
- Maintain positive working relationships with regulatory and local stakeholders.
- Develop, implement, and maintain environmental programs and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure environmental policies are current, effective, and compliant.
- Lead the identification and implementation of cost-effective solutions for regulatory-required compliance projects and corporate performance initiatives.
- Support site EHS teams with training on compliance programs and reports.
- Oversee and develop waste reduction strategies and programs to support achievement of Company goals.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and engineering, to ensure that environmental requirements are met when choosing equipment and/or making changes to operations.
- Work with sourcing to identify and manage third-party consultants.
Safety/Compliance/Legal
- Develop, manage, and lead Health and Safety programs to keep safety awareness high and deliver on the company’s commitment that safety is the number one priority.
- Audit Health and Safety procedures and processes to maintain compliance. Ensure all required inspections are current and all documentation is accurate.
- Manage industrial hygiene programs.
- Develop, manage, and lead Health and Safety activities to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Develop, manage, and lead the Site Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team, and Industrial Fire Brigade.
- Manage and coordinate site insurance, loss control, and workers' compensation insurance providers.
- Support environmental, health, and safety activities at the corporate level, including field sales and purchasing representatives.
JOB LOCATION
Winchester, Virginia, United States
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time/Regular
EXPERIENCE
We are looking for leaders with a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, engineering, or a related discipline, plus 10 years of EH&S experience and a minimum of 5 years in an EH&S management role with multi-site oversight. Candidates without a degree will be required to have 15 years of EH&S experience with a minimum of 10 years in an EH&S management role in a manufacturing environment with multi-site oversight. We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as an Environmental Compliance Manager
At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.
SALARY
Base Salary Range: $118,000 - $145,000 annually.
The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.
At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.
BENEFITS & PERKS
We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:
- Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
- 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement, and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
- Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
- Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
- Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.
WHO WE ARE
Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:
- Do the Right Thing
- Act with Boldness and Authenticity
- Drive Sustainability
- Innovate and Adapt
At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving, and succeeding.
We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.
EEO
Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.
E-VERIFY
Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
