Leggett & Platt

Environmental Manager

Leggett & Platt • $88K — $105K *
Sterling, IL 61081In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of related experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or equivalent
  • HAZWOPER Certification or willingness to obtain
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
  • Effective project management and delegation skills
  • Ability to review engineering plans and specifications
  • Strong communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit environmental permit applications and renewals
  • Oversee wastewater treatment and water supply operations
  • Maintain compliance records and reporting for environmental conditions
  • Coordinate disposal of hazardous and special waste shipments
  • Implement facility plans for environmental regulatory compliance
  • Lead environmental audits and inspections by agencies
  • Investigate environmental incidents and develop action plans

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional training and certifications
  • Involvement in discussions on renewable energies and sustainability
  • Participation in industry association meetings
  • Collaborative work environment with management staff.
  • Supportive company policies regarding safety and compliance.
Full Job Description
The Environmental Manager contributes to Sterling Steel safely producing high quality products at the lowest cost by leading all environmental activities at an industrial manufacturing facility to assure compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements

Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Prepare and submit environmental permit applications/renewals for new development and modification to existing processes and equipment, including but not limited to Construction/Operation Air Permits, NPDES Permits for individual discharge and general storm water discharges, and an IEMA Radiation Permit.
  • Oversee activities related to Sanitary Wastewater Treatment Plant, Non-Transient Non-Community Potable Water Supply, and on-site Water Treatment.
  • Oversee the execution of ongoing environmental compliance records and reporting including, but not limited to, all Clean Air Act Permit conditions, annual hazardous waste reporting, air emission report, Greenhouse Gas, CEDRI, EPCRA Tier2, NPDES DMR, Toxic Release Inventory, and Radioactive Materials.
  • Coordinate transport and disposal for manifested hazardous and special waste shipments - primarily seven waste streams at ~ 2,500 trucks/year in total
  • Implement facility plans as required by various regulations and permits including but limited to SPCC plans, SWPP Plans, and Contingency Plans.
  • Compile and submit all required governmental and corporate reports.
  • Lead all environmental audits and inspections conducted by governing agencies regarding permit conditions and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and recommend improvements to existing environmental strategies.
  • Investigate environmental incidents and develop action plans, as necessary.
  • Oversee and advise environmental consultants in specific areas of necessity.
  • Involvement in renewable/alternative energies, and sustainability discussions.
  • Routinely attend Steel Manufacturing Association Environmental Committee meetings and Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group meetings.
  • Provide annual HAZWOPER or RCRA safety training for personnel.
  • Participate in weekly Management Staff meeting
  • Supervise Environmental Supervisor
  • Report to work as scheduled
  • Follow all related SJPs
  • Adhere to all Policies and work rules
  • Comply with all SSC Safety rules
  • All other duties as assigned


Experience/Education/Skill/Knowledge:
  • Effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English
  • Willing and able to learn, retain and apply new information
  • HAZWOPER Certification, Potable Water Supply Operator, Class D/K Wastewater Operator, Radiation Safety would all be helpful knowledge, otherwise training will be offered.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with fundamental environmental concepts as they apply to spill prevention, water pollution control, air pollution emissions, waste generation, and hazardous material handling.
  • Effective project management and delegation skills
  • Ability to review and apply environmental regulations (local, state, and federal)
  • Experience reviewing engineering plans and contracts specifications is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ yrs related experience preferred
  • Able to continually retain and apply new information


Physical Demands:
  • Dexterity to operate office machinery
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk/computer
  • Willing and able to safely enter production areas
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot & cold) while wearing required PPE
  • Mobility to move to various areas (Admin Office, Rod Mill and/or Melt Shop)
  • Strength and stamina to walk long distances and remain standing for full shift
  • Walk up and down stairs safely
  • Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Communicate effectively in verbally and in writing
  • Above average computer skills
  • Dexterity to operate necessary tools/machinery


Tool/Machines/Equipment Used:
  • Computer
  • Phone
  • Project specific gathering/testing/measuring devices


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About Leggett & Platt

Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer of engineered products for homes, offices, and automobiles. The company operates through four segments: Residential Products, Industrial Products, Furniture Products, and Specialized Products. The Residential Products segment produces and sells bedding and furniture components, such as innersprings, wire forms, and machines. The Industrial Products segment produces and sells drawn wire, wire products, and steel rod. The Furniture Products segment produces and sells furniture and components for office, residential, and hospitality markets. The Specialized Products segment produces and sells products such as automotive seating components, tubing, and aerospace ducting. Leggett & Platt was founded in 1883 by J.P. Leggett and C.B. Platt and is headquartered in Carthage, Missouri. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol LEG.
Learn more about Leggett & Platt
Size
20,300 employees
Market Cap
$4.2 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$247.6 million
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$4.2 billion
NASDAQ
LEG
* Ladders Estimates

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