Environmental Manager

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Sick and parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway is hiring an Environmental Manager in Willows, CA. The role leads environmental compliance programs for a fiber glass insulation facility, overseeing air permitting, water pollution prevention, hazardous and solid waste management, spill prevention, and training.

The position reports to plant leadership, manages budgets, and supports capital projects with environmental guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing environmental programs in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Title V air permitting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice to plant; represent the company with state and federal agencies.
• Maintain air emission permits; ensure wastewater discharge complies with permits.
• Manage wastewater sampling and ensure proper waste management and recycling.
• Coordinate environmental audits and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and conduct employee training on environmental programs; oversee emergency preparedness.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory interpretation

MS Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Environmental Manager

Willows CA

Full time

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$100,100.00-$137,600.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining environmental compliance programs for a manufacturing facility. This role oversees air permitting, water pollution prevention, hazardous and solid waste management, spill prevention and control programs, emergency preparedness, environmental training, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The Environmental Manager also manages environmental budgets, supports continuous improvement efforts, and provides environmental guidance on capital projects and operational initiatives.

At the Willows plant we produce fiber glass building insulation for retail, contractor, and commercial applications. Nearly 700,000 sq. ft. built on 478 acres. The facility houses two HERM production lines producing building insulation.

Your Day to Day:

• Provides accurate, cost effective and timely technical and regulatory compliance support to plant
• Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice; represents the company with state and federal agencies as required:
• Receive, review and reply to communications from government agencies pertaining to permits and Environmental Programs (SPCC, SWPPP, GHG, RICE, CFC/HCFC Recycling, TRI Programs, EPCRA, RCRA, Title V)
• Establishes and maintain programs to ensure that operating permits are in order for all sources of air emissions.
• Ensures that all industrial wastewater discharged from the plant will not violate the limits of the plant operating industrial discharge permit.
• Manage and supervise wastewater sampling by qualified vendors to meet permit requirements
• Ensures process and waste waters are properly managed to protect ground waters and surface tributaries from contamination
• Ensure the proper management of hazardous waste and lead a plant-wide effort to eliminate solid waste by reducing process waters, reusing, and recycling various materials
• Coordinates site/plant-wide environmental audits and analyze results, complete action items
• Establishes and implements plant-wide communications pertaining to environmental compliance to ensure employees are aware of potential hazards and unsafe conditions
• Develops and conducts employee training
• Emergency preparedness
• Develops reviews and revises written regulatory compliance programs.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing environmental programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Title V air permitting experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive results across multiple functions.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to establish strong partnerships with Plant Leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Minimal travel required (0-10 days per year).
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.

Benefits

• Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
• JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
• JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
• Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
• The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
• JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
• Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program.
• This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company's succession planning process.
• Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.
• Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160‑year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.