Environmental Manager I

About Perdue AgriBusiness

Perdue AgriBusiness 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. The culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and respect, with a focus on growth, development, work‑life balance, and community impact.

Summary

Drive environmental compliance and sustainability efforts that support safe, responsible operations across the facility. As an Environmental Manager I, you will oversee and support environmental programs at a processing site and associated operations, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental permits. You will lead initiatives in air and water quality, waste management, and environmental reporting while partnering with cross‑functional teams to maintain operational excellence. The role also champions sustainability efforts focused on waste reduction, resource conservation, and continuous improvement.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a safe work environment for all associates by eliminating unsafe acts and conditions while adhering to all company safety policies.
• Observe all safety requirements, actively preventing and reporting unsafe acts & conditions for programs including PPE, Lockout Tag Out (LOTO), confined space entry, process safety management, machine guarding, etc.
• Ensure compliance with wastewater operation, air quality, biosolids, 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 them to meet production, regulatory, and sustainability goals cost‑effectively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and consistent reports to internal and external customers (safety, production, HR, administration, regulatory community).
• Lead public education and community relations efforts pertaining to environmental programs.
• Order parts, supplies, chemicals, etc., required by the department and monitor all activities related to environmental programs, including the wastewater department.
• Control cost and assets to manage within established goals.
• Share dotted‑line responsibility to the Director of Operations at the assigned location and outlying Facility Managers.
• Provide notification of activities, spill releases, and non‑compliances in a timely manner.
• May conduct environmental audits of other facilities as part of the internal audit program.
• Attend and hold regular meetings to communicate department and plant activities and safety items to subordinates and management.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Environmental Operations or VP of Environmental Operations.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Biological Science.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in the management and operation of environmental and sustainability programs.
• Combination of relevant education and experience demonstrating progressive responsibility may be considered.
• Strong reading, math, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and effective verbal and written communication.
• Possess a wastewater license sufficient to operate the largest wastewater treatment facility within the area of responsibility (multiple license requirements may apply).
• Must meet requirements of the company safety handbook.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Willingness to travel to remote facilities or offices for meetings.
• Working knowledge of computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Natural Science.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Ability to fulfill responsibilities in all weather conditions and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to move light equipment or supplies as needed.
• Willingness to travel and possess a valid driver’s license for extended distances.
• Primary work activity is office‑based, but must be able to work effectively in processing plant, hatchery, and feed mill settings.