OverviewThe Environmental Manager is responsible for the management of facility environmental programs at the site. This role is crucial in ensuring that our operations align with headquarter sustainability goals and comply with all relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations. You will lead initiatives to minimize environmental impact and ensure continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Responsibilities- Evaluation, coordination and implementation of programs, policies, practices and activities to control air emissions, monitor industrial wastewater treatment and discharges, manage and minimize solid and hazardous waste, and to manage activities required under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act and all other applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Overall supervision of applicable programs and activities required under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
- Overall supervision of environmental control equipment status and performance.
- Auditing of facility programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Supervision of facility inspections, maintenance of required records and timely submittal of required reports to regulatory agencies.
- Collect and maintain data for environmental metrics tracking and reporting.
- Coordination of environmental improvement projects as required.
- Coordination with Corporate Environmental Resources Department on facility programs, activities, and responses to regulatory agencies.
- Training and oversight of facility personnel performing environmental duties. Hazardous waste training shall be provided to the employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter. The employee will complete a program of classroom instruction. The employee shall be supervised until training is completed. The training shall consist of a review of proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.
- Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
- Attend all meetings and training as scheduled.
- Undertake assigned projects as directed by Plant or Department Manager
- Perform other work as assigned by Management including 5S cleaning.
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.
QualificationsEducation, Experience, Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in environmental/safety, or related field, with 5+ years' experience in Environmental related fields.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret federal, state and local regulations and technical procedures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of EHS laws and regulations.
- Ability to work effectively with other departments in the development of EHS programs.
- Ability to work effectively with various software, office equipment, and PPE equipment as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and walking as necessary.
- Wearing proper PPE is required.
- Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds
ENVIRONMENT
- This position requires you to be on site at our Salina, KS manufacturing facility.
- Exposure to extreme environmental conditions. (hot, cold, humid)
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