Environmental Manager

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.