Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Advisor

The Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Advisor at MacLean-Fogg in Mundelein, IL, supports manufacturing sites by ensuring environmental compliance and advancing sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include developing compliance programs, managing chemical programs, and collaborating with various teams to meet regulatory requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related fields and 5-7 years of relevant experience, focusing on continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Role SummaryThe Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Advisor provides support to the organization’s manufacturing sites by partnering with operations teams to maintain environmental compliance, advancing sustainability initiatives, and managing chemical programs. This role is focused on guidance, coaching, and collaboration, ensuring sites understand and meet regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in waste, water, emissions, and energy performance.

The Advisor works closely with site EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maintain strong compliance programs, encourage proactive practices, and build environmental capability across the organization.

Key ResponsibilitiesEnvironmental ComplianceDevelop and maintain environmental programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and ISO-14001 certification pertaining to company operations.

Promote consistency and standardization of environmental compliance processes across all manufacturing locations.

Support the development and adoption of standard audit tools, checklists, and environmental controls.

Work collaboratively with manufacturing sites to support environmental permit requirements, including air, water, waste, and stormwater obligations.

Assist manufacturing sites in preparing environmental reports and documentation related to air emissions, waste management, stormwater, wastewater, chemical inventories, and other regulatory requirements.

Support sites during environmental inspections and audits—helping prepare, participating, and guiding follow-up actions.

Monitor regulatory changes and assess potential impacts on organizational operations and compliance strategies.

Stewardship & SustainabilityLead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's sustainability strategy, roadmap, and objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability into operational and strategic decision-making.

Manage sustainability and ESG performance metrics, including data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.

Complete customer sustainability and ESG surveys, disclosures, and supplier assessments.

Identify opportunities for improved environmental performance, waste reduction, emissions reduction, and resource efficiency.

Oversee corporate chemical management programs, including chemical approvals, inventory controls, and regulatory compliance (e.g., TSCA, REACH, PFAS).

Qualifications (Required)Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

Experience: 5-7 years of experience in environmental compliance roles, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations

Experience supporting or contributing to environmental reporting or audits

Experience with implementation of ISO 14001 or other management systems.

Competencies/SkillsAbility to build collaborative relationships.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize while maintaining attention to detail.

Strong communication and influencing skills—able to guide without authority.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical site actions.

Strong project management and multitasking skills.

Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to address operational challenges.

Physical RequirementsMust be able to push/pull objects up to 30 pounds.

Must be able to work in noisy environments.

Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time.

Benefits at MacLean-FoggMacLean-Fogg offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, time away, and career development:

Medical insurance with four Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options and 100% coverage for eligible preventive care

401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3.5%, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing

Paid time off and paid holidays to rest, recharge, and spend time with family

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance available through voluntary coverage

Paid parental leave following an eligible birth, adoption, or placement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial support through Spring Health

Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member

Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc

Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education

Professional and leadership development through LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg development programs

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health

On-demand access to earned wages through PayActiv

Employee wellness and savings programs, including wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new-vehicle rebate program

Holiday appreciation gifts for employees and their families

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

About MacLean-FoggMacLean-Fogg is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history. We manufacture engineered components for automotive and industrial applications and operate facilities across the United States.

Our long-term ownership allows us to invest in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities. We are committed to integrity, people, customer excellence, stewardship, continuous improvement, and building lasting relationships with our employees and customers.

Equal Employment OpportunityMacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact careers@macleanfogg.com.