Senior Environmental & Energy Leader – Manufacturing

Nestle SA; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Allentown is seeking an Environmental Compliance and Facilities Leader to drive regulatory adherence and sustainable operations at our manufacturing site. You will oversee permits, waste, energy, and water use while guiding a team of hourly staff.

This role emphasizes safety, zero-defect culture, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, have 4+ years in manufacturing environmental compliance, and 2+ years of people leadership to advance our

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with environmental compliance and facilities maintenance.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Waste Water or Drinking Water license preferred or willingness to acquire license.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental compliance through management of required permits and licenses, hazardous waste programs, and adherence to applicable regulatory and divisional standards.
• Provide direct supervision and day-to-day leadership for hourly employees, including boiler operators and wastewater treatment operators.
• Manage waste budget, energy budget (electric, natural gas, fuel oil) and lead efforts in energy, waste, and water usage conservation and reductions.
• Assess factory capital projects to determine environmental/sustainability needs and provide necessary support during the conceptual design phase.
• Develop and support sustainability programs, onboarding, standards, and reporting processes, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with company directives, targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance, efficiency, and reliable operation of facility utilities and wastewater systems, including testing, monitoring, reporting, and adherence to permit requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental awareness

Industrial safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nestlé Allentown is seeking an Environmental Compliance and Facilities Leader to drive regulatory adherence and sustainable operations at our manufacturing site. You will oversee permits, waste, energy, and water use while guiding a team of hourly staff.

This role emphasizes safety, zero-defect culture, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, have 4+ years in manufacturing environmental compliance, and 2+ years of people leadership to advance our