Job Description

A leading manufacturing company is looking to hire an Environmental & Sustainability Manager to oversee their environmental programs at one of their key facilities in the Newark, NJ area.

Reporting to the Site EHS Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for leading continuous improvement, permitting and environmental compliance.

The Role:

• Implement compliance programs related to air emissions, wastewater discharges, solid/hazardous wastes, and stormwater releases.
• Lead environmental permitting and licensing.
• Conduct compliance reporting to agencies including data collection, calculations, report submittals, and records management.
• Support operations as they conduct routine inspections, manage waste materials and recycling, and keep records to document compliance.
• Conduct compliance assessments and audits, recommend corrective and preventative measures, and track progress to ensure closure.
• Develop and deliver training to support environmental compliance and effective implementation of company programs.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or other STEM fields.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• 6+ years experience working on environmental compliance in support of manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and reliably with operations staff and regulatory authorities.
• Professional certification, such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Experience working with environmental or quality management systems (ISO14001, ISO9001)

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