Description
The Director, Environmental Compliance & ESG serves as Valvoline Global Operations' senior leader responsible for global environmental compliance, environmental sustainability, and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) program leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute enterprise-wide environmental and ESG strategies that support Valvoline's business objectives, regulatory obligations, Responsible Care commitments, and sustainability goals.
- Lead Valvoline Global Operations' environmental compliance strategy and management systems across all global manufacturing, laboratory, warehousing, and distribution facilities.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve Valvoline Global Operations' ESG management framework and governance processes.
- Lead development and execution of environmental sustainability strategies, goals, metrics, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Oversee collection, validation, analysis, and communication of environmental and sustainability performance data.
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sustainability, Occupational Safety, or a related technical discipline required.
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or related field) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive environmental compliance, sustainability, ESG, or EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or consumer products environment.
- Experience leading multi-site or global environmental compliance programs.
- Experience developing and implementing ESG and sustainability strategies, metrics, and reporting programs.
- Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
- Prior people leadership experience preferred.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements (Demands) / Travel Requirements:
- Primarily office-based work environment with regular interaction across manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and distribution operations.
- Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
- Ability to travel to domestic and international locations.
- Ability to conduct facility inspections, audits, and assessments in manufacturing and industrial environments.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when visiting operational facilities.
- Travel requirement: Approximately 20%, including occasional international travel and overnight stays.
- Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods and operate standard office equipment.