Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Brunel; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager of Environmental Sustainability to lead initiatives that enhance operational excellence in food manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to implement and improve environmental management programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving sustainability efforts across plants. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental roles, strong analytical skills, and a passion for promoting sustainable practices. Join a team that values innovation and commitment to environmental stewardship, and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in environmental sustainability roles within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Environmental & Sustainability programs.
• Develop benchmarks for sustainability initiatives.
• Lead sustainability audits and prepare reports.

Skills

Environmental Management

Sustainability Initiatives

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Training Development

Project Management

Collaboration Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental or Industrial Engineering

Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability

Location

Mississauga, ON

Introduction

We are hiring a Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability, for our food manufacturing client based in Mississauga, Ontario. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Engineering, the Senior Manager is responsible for implementing, designing, and continuously improving the environmental management program. This role supports the company's plants in maintaining environmental permits to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. The Senior Manager will collaborate with the Senior Vice President to develop sustainability initiatives that promote operational excellence aligned with the company's strategic blueprint.

Responsibilities

1. Provide guidance and technical support to plant management regarding Environmental & Sustainability programs and procedures.
2. Develop benchmarks for sustainability initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
3. Serve as the subject matter expert on compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations.
4. Identify trends and areas for improvement, communicating findings to leadership and plant management.
5. Develop and deliver environmental training programs at the plant level.
6. Lead the development and execution of plant-level sustainability audits.
7. Collect and analyze data related to the plant's sustainability efforts.
8. Prepare reports to support sustainability initiatives.
9. Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements at all levels.
10. Participate in corporate environmental initiatives, including conference calls and audits, ensuring site representation and consistency.
11. Develop and maintain an environmental calendar to track compliance and initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental or Industrial Engineering.
• Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Environmental Professional (EP), or similar credentials.
• 8+ years of experience in environmental sustainability roles within manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of interprovincial environmental regulations concerning air, odour, noise, water, and waste management.
• Experience with cost-saving projects and initiatives.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems such as ISO 14001.
• Excellent collaboration, consensus-building, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing contractors.
• Ability to travel 40-50%, locally and across the country.

What We Offer

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About Us

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