Manager Complex Environmental - Pasco, WA

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Compliance Leader to implement an environmental management system ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations across one or more locations in Pasco, WA.

This role drives environmental performance and regulatory reporting within a major food-production setting. The position oversees Wastewater Supervisors and Operators, develops programs, and manages permit development and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering required.
• 4+ years of environmental experience, or 2+ years with Tyson Foods Environmental Trainee Program.
• Food production industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Wastewater Supervisor and Wastewater Operators.
• Create and implement environmental programs.
• Write compliance plans.
• Track KPIs for compliance.
• Develop and submit permit applications.
• Implement waste minimization programs.
• Ensure on-time reporting of all required compliance-based reports.
• Communicate any non-compliant issues.
• Lead location management to ensure compliance.
• Maintain relationships with regulators.
• Support spill response activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science/Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

eCAT

Incident Tracker

Job description

Management Level:

87

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

Summary

This position is responsible for implementing an environmental management system to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations at one or more locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the Wastewater Supervisor and Wastewater Operators.
• Create and implement environmental programs.
• Write compliance plans.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for compliance.
• Develop and submit permit applications.
• Implement waste minimization programs.
• Ensure on-time reporting of all required compliance-based reports.
• Communicate any non-compliant issues.

Environmental Programs Include

• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• Oil Pollution Act
• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Other local, state, and federal environmental regulations

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead location management to ensure compliance.
• Maintain relationships with local, state, and federal regulators.
• Support spill response activities.
• Under the direction of the Area Environmental Manager, serve as an organizer, facilitator, analyst, and problem‑solver on environmental compliance with the goal of zero environmental exceedances.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering required.

Experience

• 4+ years of environmental experience, or
• 2+ years of environmental experience and successful completion of the Tyson Foods Environmental Trainee Program.
• Food production industry experience is a plus.

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
• Basic computer skills to utilize compliance databases such as eCAT and Incident Tracker.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of Team Members.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Special Skills

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive concurrent projects to completion.
• Comfortable influencing all levels of the organization.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and drive innovation.
• Knowledge of project management concepts and techniques.

Additional Information

• Supervisory Responsibility: None
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel

Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.

Internal disqualifiers are the following:

• 6 attendance points
• Any suspension on record for the last 12 months”

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

Pay Range/Rate:

$112,000.00 - $188,000.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Yes

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

_ Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate’s or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role. _

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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