Environmental Manager

Element Resources DE LLC; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Resources DE LLC is seeking an Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations across air, land and water media at our Muncie facility. You will lead environmental programs, liaise with agencies, oversee documentation and training, and partner with production and Lean teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a manufacturing setting,

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Management, Engineering or related field or 5+ years’ Environmental Leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize multiple needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing conditions.
• Technical aptitude for chemical processes and environmental controls.
• Proven leadership with the ability to mentor staff and drive improvement.
• Experience in Recycling/Steel Mills or Foundry environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Function as integral part of Senior Plant Management Team.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations and permits.
• Prepare and maintain environmental documentation, records, logs, and reports.
• Liaise with governmental agencies to ensure compliance and process changes.
• Manage environmental training across the organization.
• Develop and oversee budgeting for environmental programs and Kaizen initiatives.
• Collaborate with Lean Department on improvement events.
• Support community relations and educational programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Environmental Management

Engineering

Tools

Toyota Production Systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

This position will be responsible for ensuring that all federal, state and local environmental regulations, rules, permits and ordinances pertaining to environmental regulations and compliance are managed to maintain Muncie smelting facility compliance with air, land and water media. In addition to providing and maintaining support to production and administrative personnel, the Environmental Manager will monitor Federal and State regulations to ensure Company compliance with environmental policies.

The Environmental Manager will work with Plant Manager to be proactive in developing and implementing programs, policies, work instructions and procedures that insure protection of all employees and the community’s health and safety as well as protection and preservation of the environment.

Qualified candidates must be a self-starter with proven leadership and communication skills and will possess the ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds, skills, and education levels to complete projects in an efficient and organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Function as integral part of Senior Plant Management Team.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations, rules, permits and ordinances pertaining to environmental regulations and compliance are managed to maintain facility compliance with air, land and water media.
• Responsible for maintaining all environmental documentation, records, logs, and other required records keeping requirements and act as liaison. This includes preparation of all required reports.
• Interact closely with governmental agencies to assure compliance and any process changes or the addition of new processes to the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance and payment with payment for environmental fees including permits, fines, surcharges, hazardous chemical inventory, emissions inventory, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining permitting requirements and to assure compliance with regulatory requirements track: RCRA/Hazardous waste received onsite and shipped offsite, Industrial discharge wastewater volume and Title V Emissions Inventory
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and overseeing all required environmental training to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for driving and sustaining involvement in community affairs with neighbors and community including educational programs
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with all departments and management insuring an ongoing connection with production teams in the environmental arenas.
• Participate in training and development programs including all areas of environment, especially those dealing with proper handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
• Conduct seminars and training sessions for internal Environmental programs, government agencies, and visiting managers.
• Work as the liaison between the environmental agencies and the Project Engineer/s on environmental projects.
• Maintain and work within department budget. Support plant financial objectives.
• Work with Lean Department on Kaizen events.
• Work overtime when required.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual with good written communication and presentation skills
• BS in Environmental Management, Engineering or related scientific field or a minimum of five years’ experience in an Environmental Leadership role in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong decision-making skills, ability to look at current and future needs of business.
• Must be able to multi-task, and handle multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapt to changing situations.
• Proven technical aptitude for chemical processes and environmental controls
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to identify and develop the talents of subordinate personnel on environmental processes and procedures.
• Prior experience working in a Recycling, Steel Mills or Foundry environment a plus
• Proficient with MS Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, and Word)
• Experience with Toyota Production Systems, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma Certification a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, and extreme heat and humidity.
• While much work will be performed in an office setting, significant time will be required in the manufacturing facility, where additional exposure is likely.
• Noise levels in the manufacturing facility are usually high.
• All employees are required to wear full-faced respirators inside the manufacturing facility.
• Qualified candidates must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb with minimal effort.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

EEO

Element Resources is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Element Resources (elementrellc.com) is one of the largest battery recycling companies in the United States. Recycling recovers 99% of all lead received at our recycling centers. Every year we recycle millions of pounds of lead and recover and neutralize millions of gallons of sulfuric acid. Our robust, highly controlled recycling process is a critical part of our commitment to environmental sustainability.