Environmental Manager - Des Moines, IA

About the role

The Environmental Manager reports to the Plant Manager and supports the Des Moines, IA Oilseeds Complex. While working in both an office and industrial facility environment, the Environmental Manager will support the plant operations teams in improving and maintaining the site’s environmental compliance programs and the Environmental Management System (EMS).

Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities and implement actions to ensure compliance with all ADM, federal, state, and local government regulations related to environmental regulations and requirements.
• Develop and provide training for employees and contractors related to environmental programs.
• Prepare required reports and maintain all necessary records/documentation related to environmental programs for the facility.
• Participate in and lead, where appropriate, cross-functional initiatives to drive sustained, continuous improvements to achieve Annual Objectives ("Big Rocks").
• Participate in and lead, where appropriate, all internal and external environmental audits and environmental agency visits and prioritize, assign, and track audit findings for completion.
• Prepare appropriate permit applications and regulatory applicability analysis relating to air, land, water, and other environmental regulations and requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies in writing, by phone or in person as required for pre-application meetings or to resolve issues related to permit compliance.
• Travel on occasion for meetings, and trainings.
• Maintain and manage the site’s EMS including, but not limited to, policies, standardization, procedure development, incident investigations, root cause analyses, risk reduction efforts, inspections, audits, and training.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Environmental Management/Engineering or related program.
• 5+ years of experience working in a similar role in a continuous manufacturing, industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems, including air and water regulations and permitting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels in the organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and lead meetings.
• Demonstratable ability to work within a team-based, cross-functional work environment.
• Able to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours outside of normal day-shift business hours to support plant operations (i.e., training, inspections, etc.).
• Willingness to be a point of contact for after hour emergencies when required.
• Demonstratable proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a variety of conditions including an office environment, indoors/outdoors, in a variety of environmental conditions (hot/cold/inclement weather) as well as physical demands including walking long distances, standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time, performing work at heights, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to work in confined spaces and wear a respirator when required.

Skills

• Knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems.
• Leadership and influencing skills.
• Communication and training abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work outside of regular business hours.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• Physical wellness benefits including medical/Rx, dental, vision, and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness benefits including flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

Pay

The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: $70,400.00 - $131,300.00 Salaried.

Schedule

The position requires flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to support plant operations.