Environmental Manager

Job Description

Lead AutoZone's environmental compliance programs across more than 7,000 stores, 14 distribution centers, and corporate operations. Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental policies, procedures, training, and compliance programs that ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Serve as the company's environmental compliance subject matter expert by providing guidance to operational and corporate teams, managing environmental risk, supporting regulatory interactions, overseeing environmental vendors and programs, and leading a team of environmental professionals responsible for enterprise environmental compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve corporate environmental policies, procedures, standards, and training programs.
• Provide environmental compliance leadership and subject matter expertise to Operations, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Construction, Legal, Finance, and other functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations affecting stores, distribution centers, and corporate operations.
• Lead responses to environmental inspections, regulatory inquiries, Notices of Violation (NOVs), enforcement actions, and corrective action plans.
• Research and interpret environmental regulations and provide practical compliance recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Administer and continuously improve the company's Used Oil Recycling, Hazardous Waste Bucket, and other environmental compliance programs.
• Manage environmental incident investigations, spill response activities, remediation projects, and emergency response cleanup events.
• Coordinate environmental permitting activities and ensure timely completion and submission of required regulatory reports and filings.
• Conduct or oversee environmental audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action tracking.
• Support environmental due diligence activities associated with acquisitions, property transactions, construction, and other corporate initiatives.
• Review and summarize technical environmental reports, regulatory correspondence, and consultant findings for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Manage environmental consultants, contractors, and service providers, including performance oversight, contract administration, invoice review, and cost control.
• Partner with Finance to manage environmental program expenditures and identify opportunities to reduce operating costs while maintaining compliance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging environmental requirements and recommend actions to mitigate compliance risks.
• Develop environmental performance metrics and communicate compliance trends, risks, and program effectiveness to senior leadership.
• Lead and develop a team of environmental professionals to support enterprise-wide environmental compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field.
• 5+ years of environmental compliance/consulting, safety, project management experience
• CHMM, REM, CEP, CESCO preferred, but not required

About Us

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.


Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.


All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.


We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.


Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.


AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.