Environmental Manager - 1st Shift - Vicksburg, MS
Tyson FoodsAbout the role
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Job Details:
At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of employment.
We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Telehealth services
Well-Being Support Programs
FSA and HSA available
401k
Stock Purchase Plan
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
Fully Funded Education
Discount Program
*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.
Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.
SUMMARY: The Environmental Manager at Tyson Foods is responsible for overseeing and managing environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across our facilities. This role involves ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, implementing best practices for environmental management, and leading efforts to minimize the environmental impact of our operations. The Environmental Manager will work closely with various departments, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to promote environmental stewardship and continuous improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervising the waste water operators
Creating and implementing environmental programs
Writing compliance plans
Tracking key performance indicators for compliance
Developing and submitting permit applications
Implementation of waste minimization programs
Ensuring on time reporting of all required compliance based reports and communicating any non-compliant issues
Leading and influencing location management to ensure compliance
Maintaining relationships with local state and federal regulators and spill response oversight.
Under the direction of the Area Environmental Manager serve as an influencer, organizer, facilitator, analyst, and problem-solver on environmental compliance with the goal of zero environmental non compliances
The environmental programs include:
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act Oil Pollution Act
Safe Drinking Water Act and other local state and federal environmental regulations. exceedances.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelors degree in natural science, environmental science, engineering preferred or equivalent degree or 20 plus years experience preferred.
Experience: 4 plus years of environmental experience preferred or 2 plus years environmental experience and successful completion of Tyson Environmental Trainee program; environmental management preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and Power Point. Must also have aptitude to apply basic computer skills for the operation of compliance databases such as Tyson s environmental compliance automation tools eCAT and Incident Tracker system.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels of Team Members; bilingual skills are a plus.
Special Skills: Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to drive concurrent projects to completion; comfortable influencing all levels of the organization; strong team and collaboration skills; demonstrates ability to think creatively and drive innovation; and Project Management concepts and techniques.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position supervises the Waste Water Operators. Supervisor: Area Environmental Manager
Travel: 1-5 trips per year.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:<
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