PURPOSE THE OF POSITION
To manage environmental compliance wastewater treatment and related activities across all Simmons facilities. Provides first line of communication for wastewater compliance programs, operations, and regulatory reports, internally and externally.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - This is a Salary Position
Develops, implements and manages direct reports and operations to include all operational compliance duties and monitors treatment plant performance at all Simmons owned or managed wastewater treatment facilities. Reviews day-to-day activities of wastewater treatment operations to ensure duties are accomplished and efficiently run.
Regulatory Compliance Management. Manages processes for filing of city, state and federal wastewater treatment permits and compliance reports Monitors and reviews required testing and reporting for permit compliance and ensures direct reports and facilities follow compliance programs.
Regulatory Agency Reviews. Represents Simmons Foods as first line of communication for interactions of facilities with state, federal, and environmental regulatory agencies. Participates in regulatory reviews. Establishes appropriate and timely implementation of all government and company environmental mandates, working with managers operators, and direct reports to effect change.
Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.
Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, and Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Presents information to small or large groups. Works alongside facility personnel and operators at facility treatment locations with long periods standing and walking.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.
Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or worksites, possibly requiring overnight stays.
Technical Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in environmental management and wastewater treatment operations. Thorough knowledge of all environmental treatment operations typical of a poultry operation. Familiar with pretreatment and advanced treatment processes used within the poultry industry. Detailed knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or related field or 4 years related experance.
Preferred Education: N/A
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