Environmental Manager

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Job Description

The Environmental Manager plays a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance and advancing sustainability initiatives at our Grants Pass manufacturing facility. As a key member of the plant leadership team, this individual will lead regulatory compliance efforts, drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, and contribute to company-wide environmental programs. This role will also support corporate audits and strategic initiatives, championing our commitment to environmental responsibility.

The ideal candidate embodies our Success Model—Make the Team Better, Be Bold, and Champion Improvement—and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility lead for all environmental compliance activities, including:
  • Title V Air Permit: management, reporting, and renewals
  • Clean Air Oregon (CAO): toxics reporting
  • RCRA: hazardous waste compliance for a Large Quantity Generator (LQG)
  • TRI Form R and EPCRA reporting
  • 1200-Z Stormwater Permit: compliance and reporting
  • SPCC: plan compliance and management
  • DOT Hazmat and IATA: Dangerous Goods shipping compliance
• Lead recycling and sustainability initiatives, identifying new opportunities to reduce waste and improve environmental performance.
• Track and report environmental and ESG metrics, ensuring accurate data entry into tracking systems.
• Manage and deliver site-wide environmental compliance training programs.
• Partner with operations to implement best practices and corrective actions related to waste stream management, cost control, and pollution prevention.
• Conduct and lead regulatory and internal audits (e.g., DEQ, air, water, and hazardous waste).
• Stay current with evolving environmental laws and regulations, ensuring site alignment and compliance.
• Drive the implementation of corporate environmental strategy, policies, and goals, including greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and other ESG initiatives.
• Own and maintain certification for third-party Sustainable Cabinet Program.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field
• 5 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years managing a Title V Air Permit program
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Proven ability to lead compliance programs, audits, and reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to influence and train others at all levels of the organization
• Travel: Occasional travel (10% or less) for training, audits, or corporate meetings
• Work Schedule: Flexibility to work multiple shifts as needed

Preferred

• Experience with ERA/EHS management software
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and ESG reporting
• Lean or continuous improvement experience related to environmental performance

Additional Information

Work Environment  

• Office environmet with frequent environmental exposure to low-grade radiation from computer monitors
• Manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to wood dusts, and cabinet-making related materials.
• Exposure to hot and cold elements due to non-climate controlled environment.
• Wearing of Personal Protection Equipment required when on manufacturing floor:  eye and ear protection.
• Adherence to Entanglement clothing policy required.

Sensory/ Physical Requirements

Sensory:          

• Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.

Physical:         

• Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension. 
• Frequent change in torso/back position, frequent stooping, bending and twisting. 
• Frequent finger dexterity.
• Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp and wrist flexion. 
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, and climbing of stairs and ramps.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and carrying.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].