Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly?  essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-added, branded consumer products. 

Position: Environmental Manager 

Environmental Manager Job Description:

Demonstrate Competence:

• Planning, developing, and implementing environmental strategies and policies throughout the organization for multiple manufacturing sites.
• Establishing compliance schedules and working with Operational Leadership to ensure compliance with all permitting, testing requirements and reporting.
• Serving as subject matter expert (SME) on all permit requirements and environmental subjects across a nationwide footprint of manufacturing facilities. 
• Leading the development of corrective action plans to address compliance issues or deficiencies and maintain good environmental stewardship throughout the organization.
• Supporting manufacturing sites as main point of contact and liaison between external advisers and regulatory agencies when dealing with compliance or other environmental matters.
• Coordinating or attending public hearings, conferences, and events on environmental issues – including developing local relationships as needed to assist with environmental items. 
• Staying up to date with current environmental events or legislation which will impact the business. 
• Traveling to manufacturing sites for site inspections and on-site testing as required by permitting, project planning and issue mitigation. 
• Collaboration with Operational and Health & Safety leaders on Dust Hazards Analysis and actions. 
• Evaluating current environmental strategies and adjusting accordingly. 

Communication and Teamwork:

• Educating new and existing leaders on environmental compliance and developing environmental training to fill any gaps in knowledge or experience. 
• Key resource in strategic mergers and acquisition strategies related to environmental assessments and integration. 
• Raising awareness throughout the organization of current internal environmental issues including communication with the executive leadership team. 
• Highly visible key member of the operations leadership team helping set priorities and ensuring environmental considerations are included in daily execution, projects and longer-term strategy. 
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority. 

Environmental Manager Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field preferred.
• Related environmental program and compliance experience (Air, Stormwater, etc), preferably in a manufacturing environment. Paper and/or wood (biomass) industry experience is a plus. Rotary drying equipment experience is a plus, plus.
• Understanding / Experience with emission control process and technology (cyclones, scrubbers, multi-clones and wet electrostatic precipitators, etc.) for various burner combustion equipment – biomass, natural gas.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves” approach, be highly analytical and forward thinking. This is functional operating role but also one that requires resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication and motivational skills.
• Requires a high level of technical and analytical skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Environmental Manager Benefits: 

• Annual Bonus Eligibility  
• Employee referral bonus program
• PTO + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE 

Salary: $75k - $150k DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Travel Requirements: 50%

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