Environmental Manager – Dairy

Curtis Food Recruiters; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented dairy manufacturer in Minneapolis seeks an Environmental Manager with expertise in wastewater treatment operations. This hands-on role involves overseeing the environmental compliance and daily operations of two treatment facilities. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience, strong knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to work closely with plant teams. This position offers stability, growth opportunities, and a chance to impact environmental performance significantly.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of wastewater treatment operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of treatment processes and environmental regulations.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and environmental compliance at two facilities.
• Monitor treatment processes and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Wastewater treatment operations

Environmental regulations

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Job description

Environmental Manager – Wastewater Treatment Focus

This is a hands‑on environmental leadership role supporting two wastewater treatment facilities within a food manufacturing environment. We are partnering with a values‑driven organization seeking an Environmental Manager to oversee operational performance and regulatory compliance across two nearby sites. This role is well‑suited for someone who prefers to stay close to the process, work directly with operators and maintenance teams, and take ownership of day‑to‑day wastewater performance.

Reporting to the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety, you will play a key role in keeping systems running safely, efficiently, and in compliance while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and environmental compliance for two wastewater treatment facilities
• Monitor treatment processes, troubleshoot operational issues, and support consistent plant performance
• Work closely with operators, maintenance teams, and contractors without direct people management
• Coordinate preventive maintenance efforts to minimize downtime and improve reliability
• Prepare and support regulatory reporting across water, air, and waste programs
• Assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions
• Perform routine lab testing and contribute to operational improvements and capital projects

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of wastewater treatment operations experience
• Strong working knowledge of treatment processes and environmental regulations
• Experience in food manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and spending time in the plants
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and practical in approach

This role offers stability, visibility, growth and the chance to have an impact on environmental performance with a well‑known, community‑oriented dairy manufacturer.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Mitch McWilliams at [e-mail]