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# Environmental Compliance Manager at Hydrite

- **Company:** Hydrite
- **Location:** Brookfield, WI
- **Posted:** 2026-06-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hydritechemicalco/jobs/7997699

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

## BENEFITS

- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Front Loaded Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk

Environmental Compliance Manager

The primary purpose of this position is to manage environmental compliance and provide technical support to all company functions regarding applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.  Applicable areas of regulatory compliance include the Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Primary responsibilities include:

- Ensure full compliance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
- Integrate regulatory compliance management into Hydrite’s business and operating systems through applicable standard operating procedure (SOP) development and management, regulatory compliance guidance and corporate and branch-specific communication.
- Review proposed environmental legislation to assess applicability to Hydrite operations.
- Provide environmental regulatory guidance and support for all capital projects and company acquisitions.
- Provide technical assistance in the event of a chemical release or exposure at one of our branches or at a customer location.
- Provide environmental monitoring and remediation project guidance, support and management.
- Effectively manage the environmental compliance team (three employees).
- Develop waste minimization and cost-saving strategies.
- Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and reduce risk.
- Provide corrective action alternatives for the management of areas/activities known to present a potential for non-compliance, injury, or environmental contamination.

## SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES and EXPECTATIONS

- Monitor and coordinate spill reporting activities at Hydrite facilities including maintenance of Hydrite’s third party 24-hour emergency response services.
- Improve environmental compliance awareness and training program.

## REPORTING STRUCTURE

- This position reports to the Director of Safety and Environmental Compliance
- This position manages a team of 3 employees responsible for environmental compliance

## PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

- Minimum of 6 years in an industrial or regulatory agency setting in the performance of environmental compliance duties.  Experience in the chemical industry is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of management experience
- Strong regulatory interpretation and compliance management skills.
- Experience managing air permit compliance requirements preferred
- Experience managing a Large Quantity Generator and/or a RCRA Part B permit, preferred
- Groundwater remediation experience is preferred.
- Current RCRA and DOT HAZMAT certification is required.
- Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in engineering, chemistry, or environmental science is preferred.
- Post graduate degree and/or continuing education courses sufficient to develop comprehensive knowledge of environmental laws and regulatory compliance strategies, preferred.
- Up to 25% of travel to Hydrite facilities.

## ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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- LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-](http://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-)
- Facebook: [facebook.com/hydrite](http://www.facebook.com/hydrite)
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI

Learn more about Hydrite on our website: [www.hydrite.com/careers](http://www.hydrite.com/careers)

Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm

## About Hydrite

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hydrite is a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of integrated chemical programs, serving industries such as food & beverage, agriculture, and manufacturing with custom manufacturing, technical expertise, and a private fleet.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned)
- **Headquarters**: Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA
- **Founded**: 1929
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the name “Hydrite” originated from the idea of tanning “hyde right”)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Chemical manufacturing and distribution; specialty chemicals for food & dairy sanitation, water treatment, foam control, food ingredients, and organic processing.
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise and SMB customers in food & beverage, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, and water treatment markets.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Providing sustainable ideas and solutions that ensure Customer, Employee and Partner success.” Also: “Our sustainable solutions keep food safe, water clean, and plants thriving.”

## Products & Services
- **Chemical Manufacturing & Distribution**: Custom manufacturing and nationwide distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals.
- **Food & Dairy Sanitation**: Cleaners and sanitizers designed to enhance food safety and quality.
- **Food Ingredients**: Ingredients that add flavor and functionality to food and beverage products.
- **Water Treatment**: Chemistry and services for improving water quality in industrial processes.
- **Foam Control Chemistries**: Defoamers and antifoams for various industrial applications.
- **Organic Processing & Liquid Sulfites**: Specialized chemicals for organic processing and sulfite applications.
- **Plant Sanitation**: Complete sanitation programs for food processing facilities.
- **Private Fleet**: Company-owned tractors, van trailers, tankers, and railcars for reliable delivery.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: ~1,000 employees; 95+ years in business
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None (family-owned; no external investors disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Acquired Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. (ESP) in Laurens, SC, marking entry into the Southeast US region.
  - Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces award winner by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (won eight other years).
  - Continues to invest in people, technology, community, and sustainability.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Technical expertise**: Highly trained staff with deep industry experience delivering custom solutions.
- **Private fleet**: Ensures responsive service and supply chain reliability.
- **Custom manufacturing**: Ability to develop tailored chemical programs for diverse customer needs.
- **Strong safety culture**: Robust safety programs and multiple safety awards (e.g., WI Safety Council Corporate Safety Award).
- **Sustainability focus**: Active initiatives to reduce energy, water, and waste; commitment to environmental stewardship.

## Strategic Focus
- Geographic expansion into the Southeast US following the ESP acquisition.
- Continued investment in innovation, people development, and sustainable operations.
- Strengthening the “One Hydrite” safety culture and community engagement.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Family-run, privately held with a focus on integrity, innovation, safety, quality, people, and responsible growth. Recognized multiple times as a Top Workplace.
- **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at plant locations across the US (Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Texas, California, South Carolina, etc.); some remote roles available (e.g., Applications Engineer).
- **Benefits** (from [hydrite.com](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm)):
  - Medical, dental, vision (including zero co-insurance/zero deductible plan)
  - 401k with 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% (immediate vesting)
  - Profit sharing
  - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  - Front-loaded paid time off and paid holidays
  - $3,000 referral bonus
  - Wellness programs with up to $600 annual reimbursement
  - Adoption assistance, legal services insurance, EAP, and more
- **Early talent**: Internships, co-ops, and rotational programs for college students and recent graduates.

## Sources
1. [hydrite.com – Company Overview](https://hydrite.com/)
2. [hydrite.com – About Hydrite](https://www.hydrite.com/About-Hydrite.htm)
3. [hydrite.com – Careers](https://www.hydrite.com/careers.htm)
4. [hydrite.com – Benefits & Wellness](https://www.hydrite.com/careers/BenefitsandWellness.htm)
5. [Greenhouse – Hydrite Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hydritechemicalco)

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