Environmental Specialist

Lactalis LAG•Buffalo, NY

4d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As an Environmental Specialist, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to coordinating and implementing the group policy at Buffalo site level. The coordinator will participate in improving the environmental approach within the site and facilitating the implementation of the ISO 14001 certification, monitoring the environmental action plan, ensuring the compliance with local laws and group standards are met, train and raise awareness among staff, perform site audits and promote best environmental practices to align duties with the company's goals and values. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements

2+ years Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 experience is preferred.
Experience in Project Management is preferred.
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Majors in Environmental Systems Management or related field is preferred.
Ability to audit strategies in terms of energy and environment, and analyze, develop and present the associated results and action plans
Complete understanding of environment legislation and law as they relate to operations
Ability to be self-motivated and work in a team environment
Strong computer application skills, preferably Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and Power Point, with particular emphasis on Excel and Power point.
Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.
Demonstrate commitment to all food quality and food safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as an environmental resource for Lactalis employees.
Lead environmental projects.
Ensure the deployment of the environmental and energy policy / objectives / standards / tools.
Ensure compliance with local regulations and requirements and be attentive to their development projects.
Improve the site's environmental and energy documentation system.
Ensure the implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and certification ISO 14001.
Conduct audits to ensure that the EMS is properly implemented and is effective.
Implement the group policy on water management, wastewater losses, discharges management, chemical management, public and climate protection, waste management, soil and other pollution management.
Perform audits, manages non-conformities, preventive, corrective actions and ensures monitoring of the progress of environmental action plans.
Perform environment risk assessment, develop and follow up on the action plans.
Define, monitor and communicate environmental and energy KPIs and other indicators including reporting data on the group environmental reporting system.
Communication with the supervisory authorities and regulatory agencies.
Develop and ensure the proper maintenance of the internal audit plan, Standard Operating Procedures, the emergency and communication plans.
Train and Lead awareness sessions for employees.
Review, analyzing and making recommendations on assigned topics.
Perform Health and safety tasks as required.
Perform department administrative tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.