Regional Environmental Manager

Saputo Inc.; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 107,305 - 140,895; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead the plant and divisional environmental programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations while aligning with Saputo’s values.

You will work with plant teams on permits, waste management, regulatory reporting, conduct audits, develop plans (SWPPP/SPCC), manage budgets, and serve as SME across operations, legal and QA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five years in environmental compliance management.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental standards.
• Ability to develop relationships and influence through service orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, investigational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel and be on-call.
• Experience with SAP, CAD, Visio, and project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and support environmental compliance goals for Saputo's plant and divisions.
• Work with plant teams on permit compliance, waste management, regulatory reporting, inspections, and investigations.
• Perform routine environmental audits and identify sustainable improvements.
• Develop and implement environmental plans and management systems (SWPPP, SPCC, Malfunction and Abatement).
• Serve as SME to plant/ops/engineering teams on environmental projects.
• Assist with budgeting for environmental activities.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and communicate impact to operations.
• Support agency inspections and provide on-site or SME assistance.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science / Environmental Management / Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

CAD

Visio

SAP

Ignition

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• With the Saputo values and pillars as an overall framework, help define and support environmental compliance at the plant and divisional levels. Create a vision with internal/external customers of Saputo’s compliance goals and the path for attainment. Drive changes with strong leadership and team mentality.
• Work with plant teams on routine environmental compliance issues (e.g., permit condition compliance, waste management, regulatory reporting, inspections, sampling, trainings, regulatory responses, incident investigations, SOPs, etc.) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of submissions, maintenance of required documentation, and incident/noncompliance investigations. Level of support dependent upon plant level resources (e.g., may be review only in some cases to full completion in others).
• Perform routine environmental audits per Divisional protocols of facilities and work with plant management and personnel to identify sustainable solutions that resolve findings.
• Develop and implement plans, requirements, and management systems as it pertains to environmental affairs, as needed (e.g., SWPPP, SPCC Plan, Malfunction and Abatement, etc.)
• Develop and maintain teamwork within various Saputo functional groups such as DEA, with other service groups, operations, Legal, etc.
• Assist plant teams in developing budgetary costs for environmental activities.
• Understand release reporting requirements and report environmental incidents to the respective agencies, lead incident investigation teams, and oversee remedial actions to satisfaction of applicable regulatory agencies per Saputo’s policies/procedures.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert to plant/ops/engineering/sanitation/QA/vendor teams in identification, scoping and implementation of environmental projects such as wastewater treatment, air emissions controls, etc.
• Develop functional understanding/knowledge of Saputo’s operations (e.g., production, sanitation, packaging, wastewater generation/treatment, water usage, etc.) to facilitate management of environmental compliance matters.
• Provide support during agency inspections. This may involve on-site presence and/or remote SME assistance.
• Remain current/knowledgeable of regulatory changes at the local, state and federal level and their potential to impact the company operations.
• Perform additional duties as required (e.g. project management, etc.).

You are best suited for the role if you have...

• Values that align with the Saputo culture: Respect, Teamwork, Openness, Ownership, Commitment, Integrity, and Passion.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Management, Engineering or in a related field, or the equivalent experience. Knowledge of/experience in food manufacturing/dairy industry desirable.
• A minimum of five (5) years of applicable environmental compliance manager-level job experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental compliance standards and regulations.
• Ability to develop relationships and influence through strong service-based customer orientation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, analytical, investigational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible mindset to manage/overcome changing project elements, timelines, resource allocations, agency/regulatory requirements, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management and organizational/documentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be “on-call” to address incidents 24/7, if needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro. CAD, Visio, SAP, Ignition and/or project management software abilities are an added a bonus.
• Ability to travel.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Salary Range: $107,305 to $140,895.

EEO

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.