Senior Environmental Manager

Perdue Agri Business is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. 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.*
* ** Summary*
* Lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives that help protect our people, our operations, and the communities we serve. As a Senior Environmental Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for environmental compliance across assigned facilities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while partnering with operations and cross-functional teams to drive safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible practices. You will oversee environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, compliance programs, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing technical expertise that supports operational excellence and minimizes environmental risk.

This role is ideal for a strategic, results-driven leader who excels at building partnerships, influencing change, and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The salary range for this position is $114,000 - $170,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

** Principal

Essential Duties & Responsibilities *
* + Ensure day-to-day production activities are conducted in accordance with environmental requirements established by permits and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

+ Supervise and manage associates, including hiring, training, and development, to ensure environmental requirements and corporate sustainability goals are met.

+ Provide timely, accurate, and consistent reports to internal and external customers.

+ Attend and conduct regular communication meetings.

+ Maintain positive community, public, and regulatory relations.

+ Provide a safe work environment for all associates by eliminating unsafe acts and conditions and adhering to all company safety policies, including PPE, LOTO, and Process Safety Management requirements.

+ Present and explain permit requirements to responsible signatory officials on a regular basis.

+ Provide timely notification of activities, spill releases, and non-compliance events.

+ Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and emergency response activities as needed.

** Minimum

Education and Experience *
* + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Biological Science, or a related field.

+ 8 years of related work experience.

+ Possess strong organizational skills and effective remote and in-person verbal and written communication skills.

+ Meet the requirements of the Company Safety Handbook.

+ Possess knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and the ability to perform environmental calculations.

+ Ability to travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings.

+ Ability to learn and utilize new software applications for environmental recordkeeping and state/federal environmental reporting.

** Preferred

Education and Experience *
* + Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, Environmental Health,…