Environmental Manager

Flagstone Foods:

At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is our main ingredient! 

Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and Dothan, Alabama, we are one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of “feel good snacks,” like flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried fruits…and we are adding to our team! We hire creative, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home with Flagstone Foods. 

Position Summary

The Environmental Manager is responsible for leading environmental compliance programs, sustainability initiatives, and risk management efforts across manufacturing operations. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations while implementing strategies for waste reduction, resource conservation, and pollution prevention. The Environmental Manager partners with corporate and plant leadership to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance while supporting health and safety functions.

Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all environmental regulations.
• Maintain and manage permits, inspections, and reporting related to air quality, water discharge, hazardous materials, and waste management.
• Lead environmental audits, identify compliance risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and manage compliance documentation.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) program and ensure proper chemical handling procedures.
• Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives
• Develop and oversee sustainability programs focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Collaborate with corporate teams to implement green manufacturing initiatives.
• Track environmental performance metrics and recommend process improvements to align with sustainability goals.
• Risk Management & Incident Investigations
• Lead investigations for environmental spills, non-compliance incidents, and workplace hazards.
• Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain emergency response plans for hazardous materials and environmental risks.
• Training & Employee Engagement
• Develop and conduct environmental training programs to ensure awareness and compliance with environmental policies.
• Promote a culture of environmental responsibility, engaging employees in sustainability and compliance initiatives.
• Capital Projects & Budget Management
• Assist in securing capital investments for environmental improvements, including wastewater treatment systems, emissions controls, and energy-efficient equipment.
• Provide budget recommendations for environmental projects and ensure cost-effective compliance efforts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years in environmental management, EHS compliance, or regulatory affairs within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 regulations.
• Experience in wastewater treatment systems, hazardous materials handling, and sustainability initiatives preferred.
• Certifications such as CSP, CHMM, CPEA, or CIH are a plus.
• Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and environmental reporting systems.
• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to think critically.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Communicate with others both verbally and in writing. 
• Be independently mobile.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Supervises - Yes

FLSA Designation: This position is a Salaried Exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Work Location: Robersonville, NC (preferred) Minneapolis, MN or El Paso, Texas – travel expected 10-25%

Flagstone Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, a Health Savings Account (HSA) (available with enrollment in a qualifying medical plan), term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for benefits begins on the first of the month following your hire date. 401(k) eligibility begins on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.