Environmental Manager

Johns Manville•Winder, GA

36d•$100,100 - $137,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining environmental compliance programs within a manufacturing facility. This role oversees air permitting, water pollution prevention, solid and hazardous waste management, spill prevention and countermeasure programs, emergency response planning, environmental training, budget management, productivity initiatives, and environmental support for capital projects. The Environmental Manager serves as the primary site resource for environmental regulatory compliance and sustainability efforts while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The Winder Plant manufactures fiber glass insulation for the commercial, contractor, retail, metal building, manufactured housing, air handling and OEM markets in the southeast. 610,000 sq ft on 194 acres.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory programs, and manufacturing environments.
Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Thorough knowledge of hazardous waste transportation regulations.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex environmental and compliance issues.
Experience managing environmental permits, reporting requirements, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities.
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.
Proven ability to build strong partnerships with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate, timely, and cost-effective environmental and regulatory compliance support to plant operations.
Interpret environmental regulations and provide technical guidance to site leadership and operational teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and represent the company during inspections, audits, and compliance matters, including: Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) – Air Permits, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Health Department – Radioactive Device Licensing and Inspection Records, Local Municipal Authorities – Wastewater Discharge Permits, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – SPCC, SWPPP, GHG, RICE, CFC/HCFC Recycling, TRI Programs, and EPCRA.
Receive, review, and respond to agency communications regarding permits, compliance activities, and environmental programs.
Ensure all required environmental permits remain current and in-compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintain environmental programs that ensure compliance with all air permit requirements.
Monitor the NESHAP Monitoring System daily and investigate alarm conditions.
Evaluate alarms to determine potential permit deviations and communicate findings to plant leadership.
Conduct root cause analyses for permit deviations and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain and update Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring (OMM) Plans and Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Plans (SSMP) as required.
Develop, revise, and review environmental procedures that support regulatory compliance.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve air compliance monitoring and reporting systems, including NESHAP Monitoring System & I-Fix.
Promote awareness of environmental risks and compliance obligations among employees and the surrounding community.
Ensure industrial wastewater discharges comply with permit requirements and discharge limits.
Utilize plant data acquisition and monitoring systems (e.g., Eurotherm or equivalent) to collect, track, analyze, and report wastewater discharge data.
Investigate wastewater discharge excursions and implement corrective actions as needed.
Manage and oversee wastewater sampling activities conducted by qualified vendors.
Prepare and submit monthly wastewater reports.
Communicate operational changes affecting industrial wastewater discharges to regulatory authorities.
Protect groundwater and surface water resources through effective management of process and wastewater streams.
Conduct monthly and quarterly inspections under the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Report findings and recommendations from inspections and track corrective actions to completion.
Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of universal and hazardous waste.
Perform weekly inspections and inventory reviews of hazardous and universal waste storage areas.
Manage waste streams and maintain required waste profiles, manifests, and environmental records.
Lead site initiatives focused on waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and minimizing environmental impacts.
Coordinate site-wide environmental audits and compliance assessments.
Analyze audit findings and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
Develop and deliver environmental compliance training programs for employees.
Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
Maintain qualifications and training for personnel involved in: Water sampling and testing, Environmental abatement systems, Emergency response activities, Hazardous material and waste handling.
Develop, review, and update environmental compliance procedures and written programs.
Monitor and mitigate chemical, physical, and biological hazards that may impact employees or the environment.
Prepare and submit monthly reports for plant leadership and corporate environmental management.
Support and drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage environmental budgets and expenditures.
Review and provide environmental input on capital projects and expenditures.
Provide environmental support to the Safety Manager and site leadership team.
Will manage environmental technician.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.