Director Environmental ESG

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:

• 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.
• Lead enterprise environmental and ESG reporting processes for internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.

Nice to Have:

• Prior people leadership experience preferred.
• Environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting requirements.
• Air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and chemical management programs.
• ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas accounting, carbon footprinting, and lifecycle assessments.
• Environmental management systems, including RC14001/Responsible Care® principles.
• Environmental auditing, risk assessment, and compliance management systems.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Strong business acumen and risk management mindset.
• Ability to lead organizational change and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and environmental reporting systems.