Environmental Specialist

Position Summary  

To take a role in the implementation of an Environmental Management System and help the company in achieving and sustaining environmental standards. Responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations.  

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables   

• Implement and supervise Global EHS Action Plan  

• Oversee the environment protection strategies implied by the organization as well as developing, modifying, and implementing the required strategies for ensuring corporate sustainability 

• Developing recycling schemes, pollution reduction and prevention program, and taking prompt action on sustainable procurement of environment related services 

• Coordinating the management of tasks related to air quality, pollution control, recycling processes, waste material management, environmental health management, energy conservation, and renewable energy management 

• Prepare and implement Emergency, Disaster Risk Management, Emergency Plan for the spills management, and Hazardous Waste Management Plan  

• Provide technical - environmental advice within the company  

• Ensure proper chemicals management in cooperation with production department, logistic, and warehouse  

• Knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment process 

• Work with external accreditation bodies and inspectors in accordance with environmental issues.  

• Supervise production department and supportive departments in correlation with environmental requirements  

• Prepare instructions, procedures, and other internal guidelines for environmental aspects.  

• Cooperate on the admission to work of new equipment   

• Prepare and supervise environmental monitoring plan  

• Supervise the implementation of requirements of environmental permits   

• Work towards continual improvement of environmental management and performance within the factory, implement best practices 

• Work closely with the EHS manager to implement health and safety systems  

• Conduct risk assessments, job safety analysis, and internal EHS audits  

• Conduct training sessions covering EHS aspects    

• Create proactive approach towards environmental culture in factory 

• Implement, ensure and monitor all Health & Safety regulations, rules, procedures and policies. Ensure, monitor and comply with all environmental requirements as stipulated in ISO 14001 and BRC procedures and guidelines on Health & Safety 

• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience  

• Bachelor’s Degree – Environmental Science/Engineering 

• Two years’ experience in similar position 

• Worked with ISO standards and its implementation and upkeep     

• Manufacturing experience desired  

• Excellent knowledge of country-specific Environmental requirements, including local legislation  

• Familiarity with requirements under Health and safety local legislation  

• Good organizational skills  

• Excellent communication skills  

• Proactive approach to safety culture 

• Knowledge of SAP or any other ERP system a plus. 

• Self-Motivated, detailed oriented with the ability to work in a fast and ever-changing environment. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create professional and technical reports and presentations in a timely manner and clearly communicate to all levels of personnel. 

• Proficient in Microsoft applications.   

Physical Demands 

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.  
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)  
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)  
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)  

Lift/Carry  10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   F   25-50+ lb- O 
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less  F  11-25 lbs   F   25-50+ lb- O 
Stand  C   
Walk  C 
Sit  O   
Manually Manipulate  O   
Reach Outward  O   
Reach Above Shoulder  O  
Climb  O  
Crawl  O  
Squat or Kneel  O  
Bend  O  

Other Physical Requirements  
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)  
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking  
Sense of Touch  
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines  
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment  

Work Environment  
  
Ability to work in an environment that can become loud and very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.  

Reasonable Accommodations Statement  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.