Environmental Specialist
Lactalis USA, Buffalo, NY, United States
Position Overview
Environmental Specialist based in Buffalo, New York.
As an Environmental Specialist, the role will coordinate and implement group policy at the Buffalo site level. The coordinator will improve the environmental approach within the site, facilitate ISO 14001 certification implementation, monitor the environmental action plan, ensure compliance with local laws and group standards, train and raise staff awareness, perform site audits and promote best environmental practices to align duties with the company's goals and values.
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
Serve as an environmental resource for Lactalis employees.
Lead environmental projects.
Ensure the deployment of the environmental and energy policy, objectives, standards, and tools.
Ensure compliance with local regulations and requirements and be attentive to their development projects.
Improve the site's environmental and energy documentation system.
Ensure implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and ISO 14001 certification.
Conduct audits to ensure that the EMS is properly implemented and effective.
Implement group policies on water management, wastewater losses, discharge management, chemical management, public and climate protection, waste management, soil, and other pollution management.
Perform audits, manage nonconformities, preventive and corrective actions, and monitor the progress of environmental action plans.
Perform environment risk assessment, develop and follow up on action plans.
Define, monitor, and communicate environmental and energy KPIs and other indicators; report data on the group environmental reporting system.
Communicate with supervisory authorities and regulatory agencies.
Develop and ensure proper maintenance of the internal audit plan, Standard Operating Procedures, emergency and communication plans.
Train and lead awareness sessions for employees.
Review, analyze, and make recommendations on assigned topics.
Perform health and safety tasks as required.
Perform department administrative tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Conditions
Travel may be required occasionally.
Extended hours may be necessary depending on project needs.
Tools such as a computer, phone, and allowance(s) will be provided.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
Commitment to a safe working environment that promotes health and well-being of all employees and contributes to the company's overall performance and success.
Commitment to all food quality and safety rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Experience
2+ years Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 experience is preferred.
Experience in Project Management is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Majors in Environmental Systems Management or related field are preferred.
Competencies
Ability to audit strategies in terms of energy and environment, analyze, develop and present the associated results and action plans.
Complete understanding of environmental legislation and law as they relate to operations.
Ability to be self-motivated and work in a team environment.
Strong computer application skills, preferably Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
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Environmental Specialist based in Buffalo, New York.
As an Environmental Specialist, the role will coordinate and implement group policy at the Buffalo site level. The coordinator will improve the environmental approach within the site, facilitate ISO 14001 certification implementation, monitor the environmental action plan, ensure compliance with local laws and group standards, train and raise staff awareness, perform site audits and promote best environmental practices to align duties with the company's goals and values.
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
Serve as an environmental resource for Lactalis employees.
Lead environmental projects.
Ensure the deployment of the environmental and energy policy, objectives, standards, and tools.
Ensure compliance with local regulations and requirements and be attentive to their development projects.
Improve the site's environmental and energy documentation system.
Ensure implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and ISO 14001 certification.
Conduct audits to ensure that the EMS is properly implemented and effective.
Implement group policies on water management, wastewater losses, discharge management, chemical management, public and climate protection, waste management, soil, and other pollution management.
Perform audits, manage nonconformities, preventive and corrective actions, and monitor the progress of environmental action plans.
Perform environment risk assessment, develop and follow up on action plans.
Define, monitor, and communicate environmental and energy KPIs and other indicators; report data on the group environmental reporting system.
Communicate with supervisory authorities and regulatory agencies.
Develop and ensure proper maintenance of the internal audit plan, Standard Operating Procedures, emergency and communication plans.
Train and lead awareness sessions for employees.
Review, analyze, and make recommendations on assigned topics.
Perform health and safety tasks as required.
Perform department administrative tasks as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Conditions
Travel may be required occasionally.
Extended hours may be necessary depending on project needs.
Tools such as a computer, phone, and allowance(s) will be provided.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
Commitment to a safe working environment that promotes health and well-being of all employees and contributes to the company's overall performance and success.
Commitment to all food quality and safety rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Experience
2+ years Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 experience is preferred.
Experience in Project Management is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Majors in Environmental Systems Management or related field are preferred.
Competencies
Ability to audit strategies in terms of energy and environment, analyze, develop and present the associated results and action plans.
Complete understanding of environmental legislation and law as they relate to operations.
Ability to be self-motivated and work in a team environment.
Strong computer application skills, preferably Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
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