Senior Environmental Manager

Position: Senior Environmental Manager
Location: Berks County, Pennsylvania
The Senior Environmental Manager is a newly created opportunity with a multi-billion dollar manufacturer in Berks County with a great company culture and opportunity for career advancement. This role has been created as part of a succession plan and will be responsible for managing a team, assist in the development and implementation of environmental policies/practices, oversight of compliance, and will lead environmental projects to ensure operational sustainably.
Responsibilities:

• The Sr. Environmental Manager is responsible for leading the environmental department and acting as the subject matter expert for all applicable environmental requirements of the site, including
• Develop and implement environmental programs, policies and procedures, to include best practices, to meet regulatory compliance and promote sound environmental performance or all media.  
• Lead permitting activities (Title V, NPDES, RCRA, etc.) using approved consultants as necessary
• Manage and/or assign regulatory reports and submittals
• Manage audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions and follow-up
• Drive sustainability initiatives to include waste reduction, emission control and resource conservation.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental laws, regulations and permit conditions.
• Oversee and routinely report on the organization's environmental performance. 
• Manage and lead environmental projects from planning through execution. 
• Manage budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. 
• Collect and analyze field data (multi-media), such as soil, water, waste and air samples. 

Qualifications and skills:
Education: 

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field is typically required. Master degree preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing setting in a leadership role
• CHMM, QEP, PE or similar certification a plus
• Several years of experience in environmental management, project management, and compliance. 
• Proficient in environmental permitting at a Federal, State and Local level
• A demonstrated commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities. 
• Analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Excellent communication and report writing skills. 
• Project management skills, including budget and schedule management. 
• Technical knowledge of environmental standards, regulations, and best practices. 

 

• Reports to Director of Environmental Affairs
• Occasional Travel to assess operational performance