Associate Manager, Environmental/PSM

Smithfield Foods • Saint James, MN

13d • $70,000 - $97,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Smithfield as an Associate Manager of Environmental/PSM (Process Safety Management) and play a role in advancing our commitment to sustainability and safety! In this dynamic position, you will be the go-to-expert for overseeing environmental management and PSM at the plant. You will ensure operations not only meet but exceed federal, state, and local regulations. From managing PSM implementations to overseeing environmental initiatives, your expertise will drive our compliance programs to new heights. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape a safer, more sustainable future, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, health and safety or related field and 3+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project
• Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations including leading emergency response efforts.
• Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required.
• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.
• Experienced air, water, waste permitting in an industrial plant setting.
• Working knowledge and experience with wastewater operations.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all regulatory programs and environmental regulations, e.g. RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration.
• Basic math skills to manage Key Performance Indicators.
• Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fundamental mathematical skills for managing Key Performance Indicators.
• Embody respect, approachability, and a team-oriented demeanor for fostering robust working relationships and cultivating a positive work environment.
• Thrive in collaborating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the location’s environmental programs, EMS and PSM programs are properly maintained to meet all regulatory and company standards.
• Oversee company policy and compliance, report any non-compliance issues, and ensure corrective actions or re-training are promptly addressed.
• Establish and implement strategies for the continuous improvement of Environmental/PSM processes and capture all key environmental and PSM key performance indicators.
• Maintain the EMS program and assist in internal audits.
• Coordinate location ISO 14001 certification, process safety teams, and documentation control requirements.
• Ensure adequate training and timely completion for production and management staff as required by OSHA, environmental permits and environmental/emergency response regulatory programs, and company standards.
• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level