Environmental Manager (Compliance)

About the role

Work independently and under the direction of the Regional Environmental Manager to build, deliver, and implement standardized and scalable tools, processes, and associated training materials to foster a culture of environmental compliance.

Identify opportunities to reduce regulatory risk, develop engineering solutions and controls to improve environmental compliance.

Manage local / county / state / country level environmental compliance recordkeeping, monitoring, reporting, and data collection and assurance for regulatory and corporate responsibility.

Provide technical expertise and problem-solving ability in the areas of environmental compliance, with working knowledge of local, county, state, and country-level regulations such as Clean Air Act and NJ Air permitting, RCRA (large quantity generator requirements, hazardous waste reduction plans, responsible waste management), CERCLA (Tier II, emergency planning / response, remediation), Clean Water Act (indirect wastewater discharge permits), DPCC, SPCC, and others.

Provides notification of activities, spill releases and non-compliance in a timely manner.

May conduct (2) environmental audits of other facilities per year.

Personally manage permitting processes, including applications, renewals, and compliance submissions.

Maintain accurate compliance records and prepare required reporting.

Monitor site activity and processes for adherence to regulatory standards.

Lead internal audits and support external inspections, including follow-up actions.

Deliver or coordinate compliance training for operational staff.

Collaborate with leadership and regulatory agencies as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or significant experience in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a science related field.
• To be considered for this role, we need you to have 8 years of relevant experience in the environmental compliance field within NJ.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the food processing or manufacturing industry.
• Technical expertise in Federal and NJ environmental regulations, including permitting, air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste management.
• Experience with environmental management systems and compliance auditing a plus.

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge in NJ air permitting and reporting, NJ DPCC, Tier 2, TRI, and NJ P2 planning and reporting.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May be exposed to all chemicals found in food flavors and fragrances manufacturing plant.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this position is USD $108,500 - $125,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.