The Area Environmental Manager is responsible for leading environmental compliance and permitting activities across a designated geographic area. This role ensures operational adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations, supports enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, and fosters cross-functional collaboration to maintain the highest standards of environmental stewardship. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree environmental science, engineering or related area
- 8+ years environmental compliance experience
- Understanding of OR, WA, AK, ID environmental agencies and evolving landscape

- Demonstrated success with implementation of regulatory requirements and complex Consent Decrees

-Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
-Proven ability to influence and achieve objectives through collaboration
-Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
-Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and take initiative with minimal supervision

-Strong organization, administrative and leadership capabilities

Desired
- Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

-Experience in the retail, grocery, distribution, or manufacturing sectors

-Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and emerging regulations related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and refrigerant management

-Demonstrated success managing multi-site environmental programs in a large, complex organization

-Experience working directly with EPA Region 10 or relevant state agencies in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho

-Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including use of environmental management systems or compliance tracking software

• Lead environmental compliance efforts across multiple facilities within the assigned area.
• Manage air permitting processes, including renewals, modifications, and reporting, to ensure timely and accurate compliance.
• Interpret complex environmental regulations and translate them into actionable operational requirements.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; develop, implement, and oversee corrective action plans.
• Direct and support facility leaders, supervisors, hourly associates, and contractors in achieving and maintaining compliance.
• Partner with internal teams to integrate environmental requirements into operational planning and daily execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies; represent Kroger during inspections, meetings, and enforcement actions.
• Monitor, track, and report environmental performance metrics; recommend and implement improvements to reduce risks and enhance compliance.
• Develop and deliver training on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay current on evolving environmental regulations and regulatory agency expectations in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho.