Environmental Specialist

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Regional Environmental Specialist position provides the leadership requirements to ensure that Sites are operating within all pertinent environmental regulations. This is the key site level position for enviromental sustainability and compliance expertise within the Safety Health &Environmental (SH&E) function. This role is responsible to support the coordination and leadership of environmental programs and policies by local site SH&E Manager. Specialized technical knowledge and skill in the environmental and compliance is offered by the incumbent. The primary objective of the role is to ensure compliance and enhance the environmental aspects of Site operations. This is done by fostering a culture where the environment is ingrained as a core value, achieving best in class performance in support of compliant, highly efficient, low cost operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement programs to ensure that environmental strategies, policies and obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Identify strategic partnerships and maintain contracts with key environmental vendors in accordance with corporate SH&E, Legal and Procurement guidance.
Interpret Federal and State laws and ensure all environmental compliance requirements including maintenance of all applicable regulatory requirements, permits are maintained, and operating conditions are met.
Complete all annual government environmental reports in a timely manner and submit reports to proper agencies.

Liaison and Technical Expertise:

Collaborate with site NMS Lead and other relevant site functions on the Environmental elements of the Nestle Management System (NMS) to ensure continued ISO 14001 certification and all of the components associated with the system.
Advise site leadership of assigned site’s environmental requirements and support closure of compliance related gaps and issues.
Manage hazardous material inventory from cradle to grave and maintain hazardous material management plan.
Manage by-product and waste stream management programs to Identify and implement as appropriate site waste/bi-product minimization and cost reduction programs.
Manage and ensure accurate and timely EPCRA and SARA reporting.
Coordinate environmental training that builds capability of all employees
Develop and maintain environmental processes and audit routines.
Maintain all environmental related records.
Support PSM / RMP program with the local engineering group at the Site and ensure compliance.
Maintain knowledge of Company Policy, laws, regulations including Federal and State environmental requirements and FAA/DOT hazardous material requirements
Maintain storm water pollution prevention, spill prevention and countermeasures control, and the NPDES programs to include written plans and submission and plant training

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Regional Environmental Specialist receives direct supervision, guidance and coaching from the Corporate SH&E Director for T&P. The position also receives indirect input and acts as a resource for up to several Site SH&E managers and their Factory Leadership Teams.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 2-5 years recent experience working with environmental issues. Experience with wastewater plant management a plus. Experience also in self-managed work systems, understanding of production management, cost, quality, and personnel.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Regional Environmental Specialist position provides the leadership requirements to ensure that Sites are operating within all pertinent environmental regulations. This is the key site level position for enviromental sustainability and compliance expertise within the Safety Health &Environmental (SH&E) function. This role is responsible to support the coordination and leadership of environmental programs and policies by local site SH&E Manager. Specialized technical knowledge and skill in the environmental and compliance is offered by the incumbent. The primary objective of the role is to ensure compliance and enhance the environmental aspects of Site operations. This is done by fostering a culture where the environment is ingrained as a core value, achieving best in class performance in support of compliant, highly efficient, low cost operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement programs to ensure that environmental strategies, policies and obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Identify strategic partnerships and maintain contracts with key environmental vendors in accordance with corporate SH&E, Legal and Procurement guidance.
Interpret Federal and State laws and ensure all environmental compliance requirements including maintenance of all applicable regulatory requirements, permits are maintained, and operating conditions are met.
Complete all annual government environmental reports in a timely manner and submit reports to proper agencies.

Liaison and Technical Expertise:

Collaborate with site NMS Lead and other relevant site functions on the Environmental elements of the Nestle Management System (NMS) to ensure continued ISO 14001 certification and all of the components associated with the system.
Advise site leadership of assigned site’s environmental requirements and support closure of compliance related gaps and issues.
Manage hazardous material inventory from cradle to grave and maintain hazardous material management plan.
Manage by-product and waste stream management programs to Identify and implement as appropriate site waste/bi-product minimization and cost reduction programs.
Manage and ensure accurate and timely EPCRA and SARA reporting.
Coordinate environmental training that builds capability of all employees
Develop and maintain environmental processes and audit routines.
Maintain all environmental related records.
Support PSM / RMP program with the local engineering group at the Site and ensure compliance.
Maintain knowledge of Company Policy, laws, regulations including Federal and State environmental requirements and FAA/DOT hazardous material requirements
Maintain storm water pollution prevention, spill prevention and countermeasures control, and the NPDES programs to include written plans and submission and plant training

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Regional Environmental Specialist receives direct supervision, guidance and coaching from the Corporate SH&E Director for T&P. The position also receives indirect input and acts as a resource for up to several Site SH&E managers and their Factory Leadership Teams.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 2-5 years recent experience working with environmental issues. Experience with wastewater plant management a plus. Experience also in self-managed work systems, understanding of production management, cost, quality, and personnel.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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