EHS Manager - Coatings Group

Overview

Job Description

The position is accountable for providing guidance and other assistance to S-W Corporate Staff, Divisional Staff and Customers in the areas of air, water, solid, and hazardous waste management as well as sustainability to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations protecting human health, the environment, and communities around Sherwin-Williams sites. This position is responsible for the management and execution of projects, either Corporate or Divisional in scope focusing on the areas of air, water, solid & hazardous waste and sustainability.

The following information describes the responsibilities and requirements for this role as it relates to environmental protection, compliance, project management, and program support at Sherwin-Williams.

• Environmental Protection & Compliance
  • Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conduct impact assessments of pending or newly enacted environmental legislation affecting PCG operations across North American facilities and branches. Provide strategic guidance to operational teams on achieving compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Support PCG locations in the U.S. and Canada (USCA) through direct engagement or by coordinating with external environmental consultants as necessary.
  • Assist sites in preparing and submitting permit applications for environmental requirements, including but not limited to air emissions and water discharge permits.
  • Collect, manage, and maintain environmental data within centralized databases to facilitate compliance monitoring and reporting across all PCG locations.
  • Monitor and follow up on findings from governmental environmental inspections and internal audits, ensuring timely resolution of identified gaps and corrective actions.
  • Provide expert guidance during environmental emergencies and respond to inquiries from external customers regarding environmental compliance and practices.
• Project Management
  • Administer and maintain departmental electronic databases, software programs, and physical project documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with record-keeping standards.
  • Lead short-term, high-priority initiatives such as emergency response activities and implementation of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management systems, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Manage internal environmental projects and provide support for peer-led external contractor projects as needed. Coordinate one or more projects with budgets up to $100,000, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost objectives are met.
• Environmental Guidance & Training
  • Conduct comprehensive EHS audits across PCG facilities, automotive branches, R&D locations, and evaluate off-site waste management vendors to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
  • Design, enhance, and deliver environmental training programs on topics such as hazardous waste management and emerging regulatory requirements, utilizing virtual platforms and on-site sessions.
  • Analyze pending and existing environmental legislation related to air quality, water quality, waste management, and emergency planning; assess applicability and operational impact.
  • Develop and distribute technical guidance documents to effectively communicate requirements and best practices to corporate teams, business units, and divisions; provide consultative support as needed.
• Program Support
  • Execute environmental program activities in key areas including Air Quality Management, Water and Soil Protection, Waste Management, and Sustainability initiatives.
  • Develop, maintain, and update program documentation such as standards, procedures, and technical guidelines to ensure consistency and regulatory alignment.
  • Design and deliver training modules to support environmental program implementation and continuous improvement.
  • Administer environmental data management systems, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and completeness of records for compliance and sustainability reporting.
  • Validate and reconcile environmental data; collaborate with sites, regional EHS teams, and…