Area Environmental Manager - St Louis, MO

ADM; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Area Environmental Manager – North America to support multiple locations in the Midwest. The preferred location is in St. Louis, MO, reporting to the Regional Environmental Director.

This exempt role focuses on implementing ADM environmental programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across sites. You will lead environmental initiatives, manage permits and audits, train EHS professionals, and communicate with authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Management or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Willingness to travel 25–30% of the time.
• Ability to work in varying conditions and environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary environmental contact for assigned locations within the area.
• Implement ADM environmental programs to ensure compliance with company and local requirements.
• Lead the development of a sustainable environmental improvement culture across sites.
• Monitor, evaluate and report area environmental performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide environmental support for permits, root cause analyses, and coordination with authorities.
• Track and advise on new legislation and regulations.
• Participate in audits and due diligence activities.
• Train and develop Environmental and EHS professionals.
• Remain available for after-hours environmental emergencies.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

EMS implementation

Environmental legislation (US)

Negotiation with authorities

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Management or related program

Job description

Job Description:

114429BR

Area Environmental Manager – St Louis, MO

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

An opportunity has arisen for an Area Environmental Manager – North America. Preferred location is in the Midwestern United States at an ADM facility. This role will report to the Regional Environmental Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Primary environmental contact and support for assigned locations within a designated area
• Effective implementation of standardized ADM environmental programs and systems to ensure compliance with company and local requirements for their assigned locations
• Establish a sustainable environmental improvement culture across the locations in the area of responsibility based on continuous improvement through the environmental management system This role will provide technical and managerial direction to ensure ADM’s environmental objectives are met
• Monitor, evaluate and report area environmental performance and suggest corrective/preventive actions to further improve performance
• Provide environmental support to locations within the area for approvals, permits, root cause analyses, sharing best practices, implementing the ADM standards and negotiations with authorities
• Track and advise on new or upcoming legislation and regulations
• Participate in compliance audits and assessments including due diligence
• Facilitate training & development of the Environmental and EHS professionals
• The Area Environmental Manager may be contacted for after hour emergencies

Required Skills:

• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach
• Strong leadership and change management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator
• Sound project/program management skills
• Open mindedness; forward thinking
• Cooperative management style
• Theoretical insight with pragmatic approach
• Outgoing and energetic personality
• Able to perform under pressure
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations with flexible hours, occasionally other than normal business (day shift) hours to accommodate plant needs, i.e., training, inspections, etc.
• Environmental legislation experience in the US
• Negotiation with authorities
• Remediation project management
• Implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Air permitting and associated matters
• Environmental reporting (TIER II, TRI, AEI)
• Waste characterization and transportation (DOT)
• Waste disposal alternatives and beneficial reuse
• Performance Excellence/Lean/Continuous Improvement
• Key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Cross-functional interaction

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Management or other related program preferred.

Required Experience:

• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a process industrial environment
• Willing to frequently travel to the locations (approx. 25-30% of the time)
• This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions such as an office environment, indoors/outdoors, hot/cold weather as well as physical demands such as standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to work in confined spaces in a variety of environmental conditions

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$69,000 - $115,000

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well‑being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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