Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Lead

Perdue Farms

Washington (IN)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 125,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods seeks an Environmental Manager I to drive environmental compliance and sustainability across a processing site. You will oversee programs in air, water, waste, and reporting while partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain operational excellence.

Lead waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives focused on environmental stewardship. This role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 6+ years of experience, and a wastewater license; travel to remote facilities is

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Biological Science.
6+ years of progressive experience in the management and operation of environmental and sustainability programs.
Alternatively, a combination of relevant education and experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in environmental management may be considered.
Requires strong reading, math, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate in other verbal and written forms.
Possess a Wastewater license to the degree required to operate the largest wastewater treatment facility within the areas of responsibility.
Multiple License requirements may apply.
Must meet requirements of the Company safety handbook.
Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Requires travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings.
Knowledge of Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Management of sustainability program initiatives related to energy, water, and waste reduction efforts.
Working knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Responsibilities

Provide a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies.
Observe all safety requirements actively preventing and reporting unsafe acts & conditions for all safety programs including PPE, LOTO, etc.
Ensure compliance with wastewater operation, air quality compliance, bio solids program, hazardous waste, recycling, solid waste, potable water and oil handling programs for the designated plant operations.
May supervise and manage general associates including hiring, training, and developing associates to ensure production requirements, environmental regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals are met cost effectively.
Provide timely, accurate and consistent reports to internal and external customers.
Expected to lead public education and community relations efforts pertaining to our environmental programs.
Order all parts, supplies, chemicals etc. required by the department and monitor all activities related to the environmental programs including the wastewater department.
Control cost and assets to manage within established goals.
Share dotted-line responsibility to the Director of Operations at the assigned location and outlying Facility Managers.
Provide notification of activities, spill releases and non-compliances in a timely manner.
May conduct environmental audits of other facilities as part of our internal audit program.
Attend and hold regular meetings to communicate and inform subordinates and management on department and plant activities and safety items.
Additional Duties as directed by Director of Environmental Operations or VP of Environmental Operations.