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Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and process safety? Join us as an Associate Manager of Environmental/PSM (Process Safety Management) and play a role in advancing our commitment to sustainability and safety!

In this dynamic position, you will be the go-to-expert for overseeing environmental management and PSM at the plant. You will ensure operations not only meet but exceed federal, state, and local regulations. From managing PSM implementations to overseeing environmental initiatives, your expertise will drive our compliance programs to new heights.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape a safer, more sustainable future, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Compliance and Regulation Management: You will ensure the location's environmental programs, EMS and PSM programs are properly maintained to meet all regulatory and company standards. You will oversee company policy and compliance, report any non-compliance issues, and ensure corrective actions or re-training are promptly addressed.
• Continuous Improvement and Strategy Development: You will be responsible for establishing and implementing strategies for the continuous improvement of Environmental/PSM processes and capture all key environmental and PSM key performance indicators.
• System and Program Maintenance: You will be accountable for maintaining the EMS program and assist in internal audits. You will coordinate location ISO 14001 certification, process safety teams, and documentation control requirements.
• Training and Development: You will ensure adequate training and timely completion for production and management staff as required by OSHA, environmental permits and environmental/emergency response regulatory programs, and company standards.
• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field and 3+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project
• Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations including leading emergency response efforts.
• Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experienced air, water, waste permitting in an industrial plant setting.
• Working knowledge and experience with wastewater operations.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all regulatory programs and environmental regulations, e.g. RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration.
• Basic math skills to manage Key Performance Indicators.
• Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non- weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use stairs, some ladder climbing, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
• Work alternate shifts and some weekends.
• Ability to deliver information to diverse audiences.
• Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
• Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment.
• Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $97,500 annually.
Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.
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