Environmental Manager II

Environmental Manager II

Georgetown, Delaware, United States

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Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.
That's Perdue.

This position is responsible for maintaining and supporting the environmental program at a single harvest processing site and multiple outlying supporting facilities such as Feed Mills, Hatcheries, and other potential supporting operations. ensuring compliance with all environmental permit conditions and regulatory requirements as well as lead the site environmental sustainability program. Environmental programs may include but are not limited to air quality, water treatment, storm water management, spill prevention countermeasures and control (SPCC) program, waste water treatment, recycling & solid waste program, hazardous & regulated waste management, bio-solids & residuals management, chemical compliance, risk management program (RMP), emergency planning & community right to know (EPCRA) programs (Tier II and TRI), release reporting, and other environmental programs as directed by the VP Environmental Operations.

The Environmental Manager will be expected to champion efforts supporting our corporate sustainability program which includes objectives related to internal audit support, compliance, waste diversion/recycling, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, energy efficiency, and water consumption.

• Provides a safe work environment for all associates by eliminating unsafe acts and conditions while adhering to all company safety policies. Observes all safety requirements actively preventing and reporting unsafe acts & conditions for all safety programs including but not limited to personal protective equipment (PPE), Lockout Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry, process safety management, machine guarding, etc.
• Ensures compliance with:
  Wastewater operation, air quality compliance, bio solids program, hazardous waste, recycling, solid waste, potable water and oil handling programs for the designated plant operations.
• May supervise and manage general associates including hiring, training, and developing associates to ensure production requirements, environmental regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals are met cost effectively.
• Provides timely, accurate and consistent reports to internal and external customers. These may include safety, production, human resources, administrative and the regulatory community. Also expected to lead public education and community relations efforts pertaining to our environmental programs.
• Orders all parts, supplies, chemicals etc. required by the department and monitor all activities related to the environmental programs including the wastewater department.
• Controls cost and assets to manage within established goals.
• Shares dotted-line responsibility to the Director of Operations at the assigned location and outlying Facility Managers. Provides notification of activities, spill releases and non-compliances in a timely manner. May also conduct environmental audits of other facilities as part of our internal audit program.
• Attends and holds regular meetings to communicate and inform subordinates and management on department and plant activities and safety items.
• Additional Duties as…