Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager

Glanbia – Southwest Cheese

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey  
Southwest Cheese is the world’s largest manufacturer of cheese/whey products and is located in Clovis, New Mexico.  It is a joint venture between Glanbia and The Greater Southwest Agency and provides ample opportunity for career growth and experience in a fast-paced, high-performing enterprise.

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to join our team as an Environmental Manager. This role is integral to our operations, focusing on the management of environmental programs and the operation and treatment of water and wastewater. This permanent position will report to the EH&S/Engineering Manager and duties include but are not limited to the following; 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits, analyze and collate environmental performance data, and report information to internal staff, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage environmental strategy budgets and capital expenditure projects. 
• Lead team to execute teh correct operations and maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment Plant. 
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate with manufacturing to consistently deliver a quality water supply.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Monitor changes to environmental legislation and initiatives at Federal, State, and Local levels to ensure compliance.
• Develop schemes for recycling, pollution reduction, and pollution prevention.
• Provide environmental training to all levels of site employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill, coaching employees to be successful.
• Technical knowledge of waste water operations, chemical, biology and/or science.
• Knowledge of or experience with permits reported to the EPA.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge or experience.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

If you are passionate about the environment and looking for a challenging role where you can make a difference, we would love to hear from you. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Clovis, NM.

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.