Environmental Manager

First Quality • Defiance, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®. We are seeking an Environmental Manager for our First Quality Tissue Midwest, LLC facility located in Defiance, OH. This position will be responsible for organizing, managing, developing and maintaining compliance with FQTMW’s environmental programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, or related field required.
• Five years of environmental program leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Air, waste, wastewater and storm water permitting experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Possess and steadfastly adhere to high moral principles and professional standards.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental policies, procedures and training programs.
• Maintain environmental management system.
• Maintain all air quality control, waste disposal and raw water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Interface with regulatory agencies regarding environmental programs.
• In conjunction with the environmental director, respond to customer inquiries regarding environmental matters.
• Prepare all required reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Make sure FQTMW is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Leads the investigation of environmental incidents.
• Represents FQTMW in community or industry environmental groups.
• Maintain positive relationships with environmental regulators and departments.
• Actively participate in the divisional environmental team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees