Environmental Manager (Vitamin E plant) - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations? We are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Specialist to join our team at our Vitamin E plant in Decatur, IL. Embrace the opportunity to work in both office and industrial environments, collaborating closely with our plant operations teams to elevate our environmental compliance programs and Environmental Management System (EMS) to new heights.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, or a related field. However, if you have relevant work experience, we're eager to hear from you.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements, both at the federal and state levels. Your expertise will be the driving force behind our success.
• Showcase your flair for developing and delivering captivating training programs that empower individuals to make a positive impact on the environment.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills and an unwavering eye for detail, ensuring that our records and documentation are meticulous and up-to-date.
• Showcase your ability to lead and participate in environmental audits, confidently engaging with regulatory agencies to ensure we exceed compliance expectations.
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for exciting meetings, invigorating training sessions, and to expand your environmental network.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in using environmental management software and tools is preferred, allowing you to streamline processes and stay ahead of the curve.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and proactively take actions to ensure full compliance with ADM, federal, state, and local government regulations, fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly work environment.
• Develop and deliver engaging training programs for our dedicated employees and contractors, empowering them to be environmental champions.
• Prepare insightful reports and maintain meticulous records/documentation of our environmental programs, showcasing our dedication to accountability.
• Actively participate in and even lead internal and external environmental audits or visits by environmental agencies. Prioritize, assign, and track audit findings to ensure prompt and effective resolution.
• Prepare innovative permit applications and conduct thorough regulatory applicability analyses, taking ownership of air, land, water, and other environmental requirements.
• Engage with regulatory agencies through impactful written correspondence, compelling phone conversations, or face-to-face meetings to resolve permit compliance matters and strengthen relationships.
• Occasionally travel for invigorating meetings, enriching training sessions, and exciting networking opportunities.
• Nurture and manage the site's EMS, leading the charge in policy development, standardization, procedure creation, incident investigations (including root cause analyses), risk reduction efforts, inspections, audits, and training.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Additional benefits include:
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

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