Environmental Specialist

7 days ago


Pleasant Prairie, United States HARIBO of America Full time
Reporting to the Head of Environmental Health & Safety, the Environmental Specialist will manage the environmental aspects with some involvement with health and safety initiatives internally and externally to ensure a culture of caring, where each associate is accountable and responsible for environmental conditions and behaviors. The Environmental Specialist ensures compliance with government regulations and company policies including continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining environmental programs. This role will be based out of our brand-new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Maintains current knowledge of and implementation of applicable regulatory and corporate environmental regulations.
  • Responsible for implementing systems, procedures, and work practices to ensure ‘audit ready‘ state of compliance including assisting in developing/implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP‘s.)
  • Conducts energy audits and identify areas of inefficiency within organization‘s operations. Implement energy-saving strategies and technologies.
  • Manages our recycling initiatives, ensuring that proper recycling practices are implemented throughout the facility, including educating associates on recycling guidelines and monitoring compliance.
  • Implements water management practices, monitor water quality, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Oversee BOD control methods and monitor levels to ensure compliance and take necessary corrective actions.
  • Develops and implements energy management systems, conduct audits, and identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements to adhere to ISO 50001 standards and maintain certification.
  • Ensure that all necessary permits are obtained (air, storm water, energy, etc.) while monitoring emissions to prevent and reduce pollution to compliance standards.
  • Identifies hazardous materials, develop safety protocols, train associates on handling procedures, and ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations including reporting and appropriate disposal.
  • Provides accurate and timely reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPI‘s) to drive positive performance while driving adherence applicable to HARIBO‘s policies/procedures through training & coaching activities.
  • Understands the safety risks associated with jobs by performing risk assessments as needed site wide.
  • Ensures thorough investigation on all environmental incidents in coordination with managers, supervisors and associates as needed to find root cause and meet SMETA environmental requirements.
  • Coordinates with Training Manager to facilitate all environmental training for site (Hazmat, Waste Treatment, SPCC/SWPP, etc.).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Minimum of 4 years in environmental management in a manufacturing setting is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA, EPA regulations and Management Systems (i.e. ISO 50001) is required.
  • Knowledge of State & Federal rules/regulations such as OSHA & EPA are required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor‘s degree in Safety, Environmental, or related field preferred.
  • Consumer packaged goods industry experience is preferred.

Skills
  • Ability to train, coach, develop and hold others accountable to established standards and procedures and develop a safety culture that is people centric.
  • Ability to multitask and work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with vendors and internal customers.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we‘re family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we‘ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we‘ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That‘s why we‘re committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.
At HARIBO, you‘re empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher - all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.
Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.

We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.
We‘d love to hear more about you.

What can you expect?
You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company‘s success.

ABOUT YOU:
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for environmental sciences? Does working in growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company‘s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO‘s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email[emailprotected].



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