Environmental Specialist- (Hybrid)

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
• Mondays and Fridays can be remote, Tuesday- Thursday Onsite

As an Environmental Specialist, you will provide the technical and regulatory knowledge needed to ensure that sites operate within all pertinent environmental regulations. You will be the Environmental subject matter expert (SME), responsible for establishing necessary processes and procedures to ensure factory-level Environmental Compliance and Conformance within the Safety Health & Environmental (SH&E) function. In this role, you will support the factory SH&E Manager by assessing environmental regulations as they apply to operations, developing the necessary compliance procedures, and continuously enhancing the environmental aspects. Your efforts will help the factory foster a culture where environmental awareness is ingrained as a core value, achieving best-in-class performance in support of compliant, sustainable, low-cost operations.

Key Outputs / Deliverables
Implement Management Systems

• Implement programs to ensure that environmental strategies, policies and obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Research and maintain working knowledge of relevant environmental rules and regulations and the impact they have on the Site.
• Identify and implement programs that optimize by-product value.
• Interpret applicable Environmental Laws and Regulations and ensure all environmental compliance requirements including maintenance of all applicable regulatory requirements, permits are maintained, and operating conditions are met.
• Complete all required environmental reports in a timely manner and submit reports to proper agencies.

Provide Environmental Leadership

• Facilitate the exchange of environmental related information among Site Leadership teams and operating departments.
• Ensure required environmental training materials are complete, accurate, up to date, and delivered to factory personnel as required.

Advocate and Engage Stakeholders

• Collaborate with site NMS Lead and other relevant site functions on the Environmental elements of the Nestle Management System (NMS) to ensure continued ISO 14001 certification and all the components associated with the system.
• Support site SH&E managers in as a liaison for the Site with governmental inspectors, agencies, and regulators in the event of inspection and other applicable audits (internal/external).

Project Focus and Deliverables (SME Support for Factory Projects)

• Additional duties that may be coordinated with the site SH&E Manager (Indirect Reporting):
• Prepare routine air, waste and wastewater reports for submittal to agencies by authorized site representatives.
• Manage hazardous material inventory from cradle to grave and maintain hazardous material management plan.
• Manage by-product and waste stream management programs to Identify and implement as appropriate site waste/bi-product minimization and cost reduction programs.
• Manage and ensure accurate and timely EPCRA and SARA reporting.
• Coordinate environmental training that builds capability of all employees.
• Develop and maintain environmental processes and audit routines.
• Maintain all environmental related records.
• Support PSM / RMP program with the local engineering group at the Site and ensure compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of Company Policy, laws, regulations including Federal and State environmental requirements and FAA/DOT hazardous material requirements.
• Maintain storm water pollution prevention, spill prevention and countermeasures control, and the NPDES programs to include written plans and submission and plant training.
• Verification that environmental monitoring and management systems are operating as designed and required and records are being maintained.

Qualifications / Certifications

• B. S. Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related Engineering or Scientific education preferred.
• Wastewater Treatment Operation Certification a plus
• DOT Hazardous Materials Certification a plus

Critical Experiences

• 2-5 years recent experience working with environmental issues. Experience with wastewater plant management a plus. Experience also in self-managed work systems, understanding of production management, cost, quality, and personnel.
• Collaboration, Speed, Agility, Courage and Diplomacy
• Excellent interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to build teams throughout all levels and functions of the Site with respect, tact and win-win outcomes.
• Decision-making; must be capable of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability able to communicate with audiences that have a broad range of background and understanding.
• Training & presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate good insight and ability to develop mutual solutions to challenges.
• Able to work and lead in a team environment; live the Nestle Leadership Principles and bring it to life for others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to quickly learn project relevant federal and state OSHA, EPA, DOT requirements.
• Technical writing skills (site policies, procedures, reference manuals, and training materials) and coordination with technical training.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office/Windows based)
• Reading and comprehension skills/legal & regulatory interpretation
• Initiative to lead continuous improvement efforts.

Working Conditions

• Working in a manufacturing environment
• Travel: 30% - 60% depending upon site locations

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