Environmental Manager

MOTREX; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Salina, KS is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead site environmental programs. You will ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, drive continuous improvement, and align with headquarters sustainability goals.

The role requires collaboration with multiple departments and supervision of hazardous waste training and reporting. On-site position offering growth opportunities in a large manufacturing setting, with a focus on air emissions, wastewater, waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/safety, or related field, with 5+ years of environmental related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret federal, state and local regulations and technical procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EHS laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs to control air emissions, monitor wastewater discharge, and manage waste.
• Supervise EPA/KDHE-relevant environmental programs.
• Oversee environmental control equipment status and performance.
• Train facility personnel on hazardous waste management and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory interpretation

EHS knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/safety

Job description

Overview

The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

The Environmental Manager is responsible for the management of facility environmental programs at the site. This role is crucial in ensuring that our operations align with headquarter sustainability goals and comply with all relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations. You will lead initiatives to minimize environmental impact and ensure continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, coordination and implementation of programs, policies, practices and activities to control air emissions, monitor industrial wastewater treatment and discharges, manage and minimize solid and hazardous waste, and to manage activities required under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act and all other applicable environmental laws and regulations.


• Overall supervision of applicable programs and activities required under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).


• Overall supervision of environmental control equipment status and performance.


• Auditing of facility programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.


• Supervision of facility inspections, maintenance of required records and timely submittal of required reports to regulatory agencies.


• Collect and maintain data for environmental metrics tracking and reporting.


• Coordination of environmental improvement projects as required.


• Coordination with Corporate Environmental Resources Department on facility programs, activities, and responses to regulatory agencies.


• Training and oversight of facility personnel performing environmental duties. Hazardous waste training shall be provided to the employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter. The employee will complete a program of classroom instruction. The employee shall be supervised until training is completed. The training shall consist of a review of proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.


• Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.


• Attend all meetings and training as scheduled.


• Undertake assigned projects as directed by Plant or Department Manager


• Perform other work as assigned by Management including 5S cleaning.


• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/safety, or related field, with 5+ years’ experience in Environmental related fields.


• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret federal, state and local regulations and technical procedures.


• Comprehensive knowledge of EHS laws and regulations.


• Ability to work effectively with other departments in the development of EHS programs.


• Ability to work effectively with various software, office equipment, and PPE equipment as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and walking as necessary.


• Wearing proper PPE is required.


• Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds

ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires you to be on site at our Salina, KS manufacturing facility.


• Exposure to extreme environmental conditions. (hot, cold, humid)

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EEO Statement

Stryten Energy 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 Statement

Stryten Energy is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company’s portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.