Mgr, Environmental

Wayne Farms LLC; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a Complex Environmental Manager to oversee environmental compliance and sustainability across its poultry operations in Louisiana. You will work with the Corporate Environmental Compliance team to implement permits, training, and programs at the complex, including wastewater, air emissions, and hazardous materials handling.

You will lead cross-location projects, coordinate with regulators, develop staff training, and promote safety to maintain a zero-accident culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences/Engineering from an accredited institution.
• GA Class III or higher in wastewater treatment or equivalent.
• Minimum three years in environmental compliance, preferably in food production or wastewater treatment.
• Strong leadership, policy adherence, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wastewater, storm water, SPCC, air emissions, hazardous materials handling to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Schedule environmental tasks and maintain required records.
• Coordinate permit compliance with Corporate Environmental Manager and regulatory agencies.
• Develop relationships with local, state, and federal environmental authorities, acting as liaison.
• Provide support for environmental projects across locations.
• Promote safety and PPE usage to maintain a zero-accident culture.

Skills

Policy adherence

Leadership

English comms

Scheduling systems

Attention to detail

Math skills

Multilingual ability

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Sciences/Engineering

GA Class III wastewater cert

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Complex Environmental Mgr oversees environmental compliance and sustainability efforts in conjunction with the Corporate Environmental Compliance team for a poultry processing complex which typically includes a processing plant, feed mill and hatchery. This role actively participates in the implementation, permitting and employee training surrounding all environmental initiatives for the complex.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Oversee and manage wastewater, storm water, SPCC, air emissions, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, handling and disposing of solid waste to ensure compliance with all lawful regulations; report violations to appropriate agency and internal leader Develop and deliver training to appropriate personnel surrounding permits, programs and current and new environmental initiatives including directing plant personnel in the proper operation of environmental systems
• Schedule all environmental related tasks via computerized scheduling system, keeping appropriate required records
• Coordinate with Corporate Environmental Manager and Regulatory agencies on continual permit compliance including coordinating multiple permits as well as completion and submission of required permit applications as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with local, state and federal environmental authorities, acting as a liaison between company and regulatory agencies as pertains to environmental permitting
• Provide expertise and support for all assigned locations for environmental projects
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives, (i.e. wear and ensure others wear appropriate PPE in area where mandatory) helping to maintain a zero-accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management –

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelors’ degree in Environmental Sciences/ Engineering or other related discipline from an accredited institution

High school diploma or equivalent with 10 years related experience may be substituted for degree Certifications: GA Class III or higher in wastewater treatment or equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in environmental compliance in a food production or wastewater treatment environment Demonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively Strong knowledge of environmental standards as pertains to securing and maintaining required permitting Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize Ability to work effectively with others, possessing tact and discretion Must have good math and computer skills with the ability to learn and utilize computerized scheduling system Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work non-standard shifts (holidays, weekends and extended shifts) as required for business need Ability to work in extreme temperatures (heat (105ºF, 40ºC) and cold (0ºF, -17ºC)) as well as exposure to outdoors in a wet and/or dusty environment Ability to stand and/or walk throughout shift Ability to work while exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production Work around pungent live and/or raw animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms