Associate Manager, Environmental/PSM

About Smithfield

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values – gratitude, communication, respect and accountability – and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Value You’ll Bring

Passionate about environmental stewardship and process safety? As an Associate Manager of Environmental/PSM (Process Safety Management), you will be the go‑to expert for overseeing environmental management and PSM at the plant, ensuring operations exceed federal, state, and local regulations and driving compliance programs to new heights.

What You’ll Do

• Compliance and Regulation Management: Ensure the location’s environmental, EMS, and PSM programs meet all regulatory and company standards; oversee policy, report non‑compliance, and address corrective actions or re‑training promptly.
• Continuous Improvement and Strategy Development: Establish and implement strategies for continuous improvement of Environmental/PSM processes and capture key performance indicators.
• System and Program Maintenance: Maintain the EMS program, assist in internal audits, coordinate ISO 14001 certification, manage process safety teams, and control documentation requirements.
• Training and Development: Provide and track required training for production and management staff in accordance with OSHA, environmental permits, emergency response regulations, and company standards.
• Leadership: Drive a positive employee experience through development, coaching, and mentorship.

What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health and safety or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and 3+ years relevant experience.
• Experience leading, training, coaching, or mentoring less‑experienced staff or managing a process/project.
• Ability to make strategic decisions under stress, including leading emergency response efforts.
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and remain on‑call as required.
• Occasional travel to collaborate with others.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Experience with air, water, and waste permitting in an industrial plant setting.
• Working knowledge of wastewater operations.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory programs such as RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration.
• Basic math skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and company software packages.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, correspondence, and procedures in English.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Respectful, approachable, team‑oriented attitude that builds strong working relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, especially in production areas.
• Occasional lifting/moving of up to 50 lb.
• Indoor and outdoor work; frequent standing, walking, stair use, ladder climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and hearing/talking.
• Work alternate shifts and some weekends; on‑call availability.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Fundamental mathematical skills for KPI management.

Relocation Package

Available.