Complex Environmental Manager

Pilgrim's • Lafayette, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Complex Environmental Manager for its new startup facility in LaFayette, Georgia. The position is responsible for day-to-day operations of Environmental, Wastewater Treatment, the Offal Facility, and the Water Plant, including staff training and supervision, facility maintenance, housekeeping, safety, and regulatory compliance for the building, grounds, and treatment facility. The manager gathers and submits samples in compliance with EPA regulations and ensures documentation is accurate, current, and maintained in accordance with Pilgrim’s policies and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

The role manages wastewater operations and personnel, conducts required water-treatment testing, maintains compliance records, and ensures safe and effective cleaning and maintenance of wastewater and offal departments. It also involves environmental permitting and compliance, communications with regulators, complaint investigation, environmental training, emergency and chemical-release reporting and response, and reporting to management. The manager may oversee environmental system design, construction, and startup, and collaborates with Division Engineers on project design, budgeting, startup, and permitting. The position requires staying current with changing regulations and technology.

The role is based at Pilgrim’s new LaFayette, Georgia facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional weekends; a flexible schedule, including some weekends and varying shifts, is required to meet deadlines. Travel may be up to 10% annually, with occasional overnight trips of one to four days. The position requires safely navigating production areas and equipment and lifting 50 pounds or more.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience; directly related work experience may be accepted year-for-year in lieu of the educational requirement.
• Experience with environmental engineering.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, wastewater treatment, and air permitting programs.
• Proven management skills.
• Must possess a minimum Class III Waste Water License or be able to obtain an appropriate state-certified license within 12 months of employment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous experience working with and appropriately handling confidential information.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to learn customer quality programs quickly and adapt to change.
• Solid math and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Team-oriented and self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually, including occasional overnight stays of one to four days per trip.
• Flexible schedule, including some weekends and varying shifts, to meet deadlines.
• Ability to navigate production areas and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to proactively identify and address safety and food safety risks and promote safe practices throughout the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a similar field.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage wastewater department operations and supervise wastewater personnel.
• Perform tests required to treat water properly.
• Train personnel in best practices for keeping water in compliance with city and state requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is current and accurate.
• Take and submit water samples as required and in compliance with EPA regulations.
• Ensure safety rules and requirements are followed.
• Supervise cleaning and maintenance of the wastewater and offal departments.
• Communicate with regulators about permitting, expansion, and non-compliance matters.
• Ensure facilities obtain and maintain necessary environmental permits.
• Investigate complaints.
• Provide environmental training for staff and division personnel.
• Ensure facilities have adequate and efficient environmental protection systems.
• Supervise environmental system design, construction, and startup as required.
• Collaborate with Division Engineers on assigned project design, budgeting, startup, and permitting.
• Stay current on changing regulations and technology.
• Participate in emergency and chemical-release reporting and response programs.
• Provide reports to management.
• Support day-to-day operations of Environmental, Wastewater Treatment, the Offal Facility, and the Water Plant, including staff training and supervision, facility maintenance, housekeeping, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Eligible to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan, subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Better Futures program.

What This Job Offers

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