Environmental Manager

Essential Functions

Reporting 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 Responsibilities

Other 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.

Qualifications

Mandatory Job Requirements

To 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.