What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Manager position at Johns Manville Industrial Insulation?

The Environmental Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team, reporting to the Plant Manager. The Environmental Manager's focus is to ensure effective management of environmental systems while maintaining a safe workplace and compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations in a multi-shift, 24 / 7 operation. The facility is a Title V operation. This role also enjoys a strong relationship to division / corporate environmental leaders.

The Environmental Manager is responsible for overseeing / maintaining the environmental compliance for a manufacturing facility including air permitting, water pollution prevention, solid and hazardous waste management, spill prevention and countermeasures control, emergency response management, training on environmental programs, environmental budget, supporting and driving productivity improvements, and reviewing and approving authority for capital expenditures.

Plant Overview

The Phenix City, AL. facility is a 24 / 7 operation; we are a manufacturer of a number of mineral wool insulation products including industrial boards of various densities, batts for use in commercial building applications and a wide range of pipe insulation.

Your Day to Day :

The following duties and responsibilities are presented as broad expectations for this role; understanding the major focus area within each are the environmental aspects :
Provides accurate, cost effective and timely technical and regulatory compliance support to plant
Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice; represents the company with state and federal agencies as required :
ADEM (Air Permits, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management)
Health Department (Radioactive Device License; Inspections Recordkeeping)
Local City (Wastewater Discharge Permits)
EPA (SPCC, SWPPP, GHG, TRI Programs, EPCRA)
Receive, review and reply to communications from government agencies pertaining to permits and Environmental Programs
Establishes and maintain programs to ensure that operating permits are in order for all sources of air emissions :
Monitor the NESHAP Monitoring System for alarms (Daily)
Interpret alarms to determine potential air permit deviations
Report plant management on any air permit deviations
Perform root cause analysis on each deviation reported
Maintain and update OMM and SSMP plans as per air permit requirements
Write and / or review procedures for employees to follow the Environmental Program requirements
Ensures our communities and employees are aware of the potential hazards created by plant operations
Maintains current knowledge of specific requirements imposed by government agencies
Qualifies all personnel involved in water sampling and testing
Maintaining environmental abatement equipment
Emergency response
Handling of hazardous materials and waste
Ensures process waters are properly managed to protect ground waters and surface tributaries from contamination :
Perform weekly and monthly inspections under the SWPPP
Report and follow up with management on recommendations to correct any observations found in nonconformance with SWPPP
Ensure the proper disposal of hazardous waste and lead a plant-wide effort to eliminate solid waste by reducing process waters, reusing, and recycling various materials :
Perform weekly inspection and inventories on universal and hazardous waste
Manage disposal of universal and hazardous waste
Manage waste streams and maintain waste profile and records on all waste generated
Coordinates site / plant-wide environmental audits and analyze results, complete action items
Establishes and implements plant-wide communications pertaining to environmental compliance to ensure employees are aware of potential hazards and unsafe conditions
Develops and conducts employee training
Emergency preparedness
Develops reviews and revises written regulatory compliance programs
Monitors and prevents chemical, physical and biological hazards and diseases that could present in the work area
Complete monthly reports to plant and Corporate Environmental Management
Support / drive productivity improvements
Monitors budgetary requirements
Root Cause assessment and Corrective Action Plans (specific to environmental concerns)
Industrial Hygiene across the campus – primary operations as well as a nearby offsite warehouse
Ensure all process additions and changes comply with all Phenix City and JM environmental standards
Establish the Annual Operating Plan for the Environmental Team
Demonstrate exceptional leadership in all responsibilities
Ensure the safety of self and others by complying with all policies, procedures and licenses
Actively participate on the Plant's Safety Committee
Fulfill duties defined in the Plant's Emergency Response Plan
Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
Foster regular two-way conversations in a flat organizational structure to maximize employee engagement and ensure appropriate focus
Diagnose and solve complex problems
Participates actively in all daily management standing meetings and other staff level meetings
Complete all duties as assigned with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship
Performs other related duties as assigned; work and partner with Plant Leadership team to achieve business goals
This role is primarily traditional workdays (Monday through Friday, less holidays), 6 : 30 AM to 4 : 30 PM; however depending on projects and other situations, employee must be prepared to occasionally work other schedules as necessary to complete their tasks; employee is on-call 24x7 to support the plant in the event of a serious environmental concern or similar
This role is expected to cross train with the Health & Safety Manager in order to provide support and backup for one another

What You Bring to the Team :

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years' experience in environmental programs, regulatory, and manufacturing

Thorough knowledge of Local / State / Government rules / regulations i.e. : Environmental (40 CFR)

Thorough knowledge of Transportation of Hazardous Waste (49 CFR)

Leadership skills to direct personnel and processes within regulatory standards

Experience in hazard awareness and risk assessment

Knowledge of regulatory standards and ability to work with respective outside agencies

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well with upper level management as well as production workforce

Must have the ability to work with and influence a multi-discipline team and management with a demonstrated capability to implement plans and follow through with sustained execution, meeting project milestones in a timely manner

Demonstrated capabilities in working collaboratively with internal and external resources

Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities

Strong leadership skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access

Proven problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally (Solid)

Preferred Additional Skills / Experience :

ISO 14001 Experience

Title V Experience

SAP Experience

Lean Manufacturing Principals

Prior Safety Specific Training (OSHA 30 Hour, Confined Space, etc.)

Public Speaking or Training Experience

Demonstrated Root-Cause analysis skills (RCCA, 5-Whys)

Physical Demands

Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e. climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.), to lift twist and turn up to 50 lb. (i.e. open and close large valves, inspect equipment, and non emergency equipment as needed.

Work Environment

This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment. Employee will have a workspace in the general office, but will spend on average 30% of their day in the plant. The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts and mobile equipment. The environment is not climate controlled and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and humid or cold depending upon the operation and the season. Walking surfaces can be wet, dusty and uneven. Areas of the building where work must be done have high noise levels, vibration, and / or fumes. Some working areas contain the presence of airborne particles which can irritate the skin or eyes. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which includes safety toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection and in certain areas may be required to wear dust masks, gloves, respirators, or head protection.

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