Essential FunctionsReporting to the Plant Manager, the Environmental Manager will:
Develop and Implement Policies- Ensure implementation and compliance with the Company's Environmental policies.
- Draft and revise environmental policies as needed and oversee distribution to applicable employees and contractors.
- Develop and implement an annual environmental action plan.
Training Development and Delivery- Develop and deliver ongoing and effective environmental training for contractors and employees.
- Serve as management trainer - teach and hold managers accountable for environmental training and consulting with their employees.
- Develop Tailgate Training curriculum specific to environmental topics.
Management Consultant and Business Partner- Provide guidance to management on matters relating to Environmental policies and procedures.
- Participate in and lead the employee environmental committees and serve as a point of reference and coach.
- Ensure all certifications are maintained properly and recorded accordingly.
Environmental Audits and Inspections- Conduct regular, comprehensive on-site environmental assessments and monitor corrective actions taken.
Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Assistance- Train managers on how to perform effective and complete investigations.
- Assist with root cause analysis.
- Review investigations to determine if proper corrective action was taken.
- Follow up on corrective actions to ensure resolution.
Process Improvement, Hazard Identification and Mitigation- Coordinate and facilitate IH Sampling and Environmental Surveys and Evaluations.
Administration- Oversee training and compliance tracking, permitting, and recordkeeping, including but not limited to SWPPP, Wastewater, Air Pollution, Tier II Reporting/Form, Hazardous Waste Inventories, HMBP, and Ammonia (PSM) submittals to various Federal and State Authorities.
Ammonia Refrigeration & PSM Compliance- Conduct Ammonia Refrigeration inspections and trainings, and manage RMP / Cal ARP / PSM policies and submittals.
Compliance Tracking- Develop and maintain a comprehensive Environmental Compliance matrix for each site and publish monthly progress reports.
Sustainability & Efficiency- Review and implement environmental savings/efficiency projects and government assistance programs for all facilities.
Intelex Reporting- Prepare the Boilers Inventory Emission Annual Report.
- Prepare the CARB Trane Chiller Annual Leak Test Report (contractor assists with this).
- Coordinate 5-Year, Annual, and Quarterly Fire Sprinkler Inspections (mostly Thorne Warehouse).
Additional ResponsibilitiesOther duties this role may be involved in include:
- Monthly Boiler Emission Record Keeping.
- Manifest Record Keeping.
- Issuing and Record Keeping of Hot Work Permits (Contractors).
- Monthly Utility Slide (Electric, Gas, and Water).
- Monthly Lab & Temp Temperature Reports.
- Annual Boiler Internal Inspections (Scheduling Insurance).
- Annual External Inspections (Scheduling Insurance).
- Annual Air Tank Inspection (Scheduling Insurance).
Other Duties- Other responsibilities as assigned related to Environmental.
QualificationsMandatory Job RequirementsTo be eligible for this position, an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, with intermittent climbing, kneeling, bending, and reaching while conducting environmental audits and inspections.
- Must be able to work in and around production, process, and outside storage areas, including exposure to noise, dust, gas, or fumes.
- Must be able to drive a company vehicle to travel to multiple worksites within California.
- Must be able to travel up to 30%.
- Must possess strong reading, writing, and basic-to-advanced mathematical skills.
- Must possess vision sufficient to work at a PC/monitor and review compliance documentation, and hearing sufficient to communicate in operations and production environments.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and fulfill the other physical requirements of the position detailed in the "Physical Requirements" section.
- Must be able to contribute to a safe work environment.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Environmental Science or a related field preferred.
Minimum - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Environmental Science or a related field preferred.
- A minimum of 2-3 years environmental compliance experience, preferably in a manufacturing/food processing environment.
- Working knowledge of HAZMAT and environmental compliance requirements - EPA and OSHA.
- Highly customer-service oriented and a team player; enjoys coaching, training, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to lead, gain trust, and influence at all levels of an organization.
- Good judgment and problem-solving and decision-making skills; organized record keeper.
- Trustworthy self-starter who can work independently on highly detailed tasks and deliver accurate, timely results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel required; tech-savvy and able to learn new applications.
- Demonstrated organization and accuracy skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects/tasks with competing deadlines.
- Ability to solve problems, accept constructive feedback, and show flexibility should priorities and/or deadlines change.
- Excellent verbal and written skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence; able to build productive relationships across all levels of an organization.
