Senior Director, Wastewater/Environmental

Smithfield Foods • Remote, SD, IA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Smithfield Foods as the Senior Director, EHS Regulatory where you will play a role in shaping our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives. In this dynamic position, you will lead a talented Regulatory team dedicated to achieving 100% compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Agency (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), various other local, state, and federal regulations, and internal policies and systems. In addition to overseeing compliance, you will direct the daily operations of our water facilities across Smithfield locations. Your expertise will be crucial in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines that align with all regulatory requirements. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our EHS footprint while driving compliance excellence at Smithfield Foods!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Environmental Engineering or other related field and 12+ years' relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Regulatory Compliance.
• Capability to synthesize data from multiple resources to build actionable recommendations.
• Mathematical, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Ability to develop a new way of thinking to drive innovative ideas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and achieve effective time management.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations 50% of the time depending on the initiative being executed.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS), PSM, ISO, EMS, and other corporate requirements.
• Leading correspondence with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, Chemical Safety) and directing the EHS team on safety and environmental regulatory compliance issues.
• Managing environmental permit compliance documentation and applications to agencies in a timely manner.
• Creating a uniform application of the company’s EHS system, promoting best practices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory agencies, and evaluating risk related to implementing programs to prevent injuries.
• Acting as a resource for the EHS team to develop innovation solutions to ensure a safe workplace.
• Assisting in writing, reviewing, and revising key documents such as Risk Management plans, Emergency Response Plans, and Environmental Permit tracking and compliance plans.
• Assisting with training facility personnel on relevant plans and participating in corporate training and business meetings as appropriate.
• Assuring water facilities maintain operational controls for effective performance in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Representing on construction and capital projects related to anhydrous ammonia systems and waste facility projects.
• Scheduling regulatory reviews with facilities to ensure compliance and promote community relations.
• Assisting in developing and implementing corporate policy, programs, systems, and training materials.
• Assuring, maintaining, and improving EMS programs, conducting annual EMS internal audits, and reviewing/assisting with corrective action and objectives.
• Driving a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

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