Environmental Management Systems Engineer

Griffith Foods•Alsip, IL

2d•$59,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

Griffith Foods is hiring an Environmental Management Systems Engineer to lead ISO 14001 implementation and sustainment, ensure environmental compliance, and support sustainability reporting. The role focuses on improving environmental performance through audits, compliance programs, sustainability initiatives, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position is affiliated with the Alsip, Illinois location and requires working onsite there five days per week. Candidates must live within commuting distance. Travel of up to 25% may be required to support the Lithonia, Georgia facility and attend meetings at other locations. Candidates must currently have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available. The listed compensation range is $59,000–$87,000. Griffith Foods is a family-owned business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, with product capabilities including seasonings, marinades, coating systems, and sauces. The company states that it aims to create a regenerative future and build sustainable, resilient food systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Occupational and Environmental Health, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in environmental, engineering, sustainability, manufacturing, compliance, or related technical disciplines; internship, cooperative education, or entry-level professional experience may qualify.
ISO 14001 experience.
Ability to travel up to 25% to support operations at the Lithonia, Georgia facility.
Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, Illinois, five days per week, and reside within commuting distance.
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to develop working relationships, communicate environmental and sustainability requirements, influence and gain cooperation, facilitate training, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
Experience supporting environmental compliance, ISO 14001, sustainability reporting, or manufacturing operations.
Exposure to environmental audits, environmental permitting, waste management, water management, or environmental data analysis.
Experience in a food, ingredient, chemical, consumer products, or manufacturing environment.
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training.

Responsibilities

Lead ISO 14001 implementation, certification, surveillance audits, and recertification activities.
Maintain environmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct environmental audits and manage corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and maintain EMS procedures, aspects and impacts registers, objectives, and management review processes.
Monitor environmental performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
Collect, analyze, validate, and report sustainability data, including energy, water, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Support corporate sustainability reporting requirements and environmental data verification.
Provide environmental training and technical support to site leadership and employees.
Partner with engineering and operations teams to reduce environmental risks and improve resource efficiency.
Build working relationships across functions and facilities, communicate requirements to diverse audiences, and gain cooperation to achieve environmental objectives.
Facilitate training, engagement, and awareness activities related to ISO 14001 and environmental compliance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and implement improvement initiatives.