Environmental Manager

The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining environmental compliance programs for a manufacturing facility. This role oversees air permitting, water pollution prevention, hazardous and solid waste management, spill prevention and control programs, emergency preparedness, environmental training, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The Environmental Manager also manages environmental budgets, supports continuous improvement efforts, and provides environmental guidance on capital projects and operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provides accurate, cost effective and timely technical and regulatory compliance support to plant; Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice; represents the company with state and federal agencies as required; Receive, review and reply to communications from government agencies pertaining to permits and Environmental Programs (SPCC, SWPPP, GHG, RICE, CFC/HCFC Recycling, TRI Programs, EPCRA, RCRA, Title V); Establishes and maintain programs to ensure that operating permits are in order for all sources of air emissions; Ensures that all industrial wastewater discharged from the plant will not violate the limits of the plant operating industrial discharge permit; Manage and supervise wastewater sampling by qualified vendors to meet permit requirements; Ensures process and waste waters are properly managed to protect ground waters and surface tributaries from contamination; Ensure the proper management of hazardous waste and lead a plant-wide effort to eliminate solid waste by reducing process waters, reusing, and recycling various materials; Coordinates site/plant-wide environmental audits and analyze results, complete action items; Establishes and implements plant-wide communications pertaining to environmental compliance to ensure employees are aware of potential hazards and unsafe conditions; Develops and conducts employee training; Emergency preparedness; Develops reviews and revises written regulatory compliance programs; May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field; Minimum of 5 years of experience managing environmental programs within a manufacturing environment; Strong knowledge of environmental regulations at the federal, state, and local levels; Knowledge of Transportation of Hazardous Waste (49 CFR); Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to diagnose and resolve complex issues; Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results across multiple functions; Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment; Ability to establish strong partnerships with Plant Leadership and cross-functional teams; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Minimal travel required (0-10 days per year); May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds; Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, may be exposed to cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing

Nice to have

Title V air permitting experience

Benefits

Choice of comprehensive medical plans; Dental plan; Vision plan; Wellness program; Critical illness insurance; 401(k) plan with sizeable company match; Paid vacation; Paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees; Basic life insurance; Short-term and long-term disability coverage; Employee assistance program; Business travel accident coverage; Supplemental life insurance; Accidental death and dismemberment insurance; Health spending account; Traditional flexible spending account; Dependent care spending account; Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs; Company-wide mentoring program; Soft and hard skills training