Mgr, Environmental
Wayne Farms · Hammond
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