Environmental Coordinator

At Johnsonville, our members are responsible for everything! If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Since 1945, Wisconsin-based Johnsonville has proudly made our products in the U.S.A.! Our family-owned company has grown from a small butcher shop to the No. 1 national sausage brand. We employ 3,000+ members. Johnsonville products are enjoyed in 45 countries and served in 130 sports stadiums throughout the U.S.

Johnsonville, LLC

Environmental Coordinator

Position Overview:

The Environmental Coordinator will work closely with the company’s sanitarian, sanitation teams, maintenance teams, and safety leaders to monitor chemical use and provide guidance on hazardous chemical disposal and the consequences chemicals might have at the treatment plants.  You will also work closely with the WWTP operators and provide support with operations, DMRs, waste disposal, construction projects, regulation research, etc.

The Environmental Coordinator will assist the Yards & Grounds team with any stormwater issues and ensure pond maintenance and wildlife management are safe and comply with regulations.  You will be responsible for managing the Sheboygan campus facilities wastewater, stormwater, potable water, air emissions, Tier II and RMPs permits.   

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Environmental and PSM compliance program with federal and state regulations, environmental policies and company procedures across Johnsonville facilities.
• Work closely with plant maintenance coordinators, utility leaders and project managers to drive improvement in environmental compliance.
• Validate that the PSM program complies with OSHA and EPA standards, by serving as the liaison between safety, engineering and plant refrigeration departments.
• Perform internal auditing, environmental training and drive standardization and continuous improvement throughout the organization within the Environmental requirement and Process Safety Management.
• This position will interface with State and Federal Agencies and will provide internal guidance on regulatory issues, manage the regulatory compliance of all Johnsonville facilities and support business expansion.
• Drive continuous improvement and implementation of the company’s environmental program and PSM, updating and developing new risk-based programs to promote performance improvements and reduce risk.
• Manage the environmental reporting, targets, and metrics.
• Communicate significant risk issues to the operations and senior leaders concerning environmental incidents and reporting, root-cause assessments, corrective actions, and non-compliance to drive change and improvements.
• Lead the campus hazmat teams and co-lead the corporate PSM/RMP committee.
• Serve as Internal auditor to EHS/EMS & PSM Elements internal auditor.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that support our operating facilities and lines of business.
• Establish and maintain relationships with peer groups, trade associations, and customers to support EHS and business functions.
• This position will require occasional travel by car or air to other JVL locations or vendors.

Education:

• Requires a bachelor's degree

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in Environmental, EHS, or Engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles, including air, stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, EPCRA, SARA, RMP, waste management, Oil Spill Prevention, OSHA, SARA, RETA EPA requirements
• Experience in managing Environmental Management Systems & Process safety management elements preferred
• Knowledgeable in the relationship of Federal, state, and local regulations and where to find specific laws and guidance documents
• Ability to collaborate with other functional areas within the company
• Up to 30% travel required

Competencies: Ability to foster teamwork, work as part of a team, and coach others. Decision-making skills. Problem management. Project management. Oral and written communication skills.  Ability to build collaborative relationships. Problem/situation analysis. Analytical thinking skills. Judgement.

Location:                           Global Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI (Flex/Hybrid Negotiable)

Coach:                               Tony Santos, Director of Safety and Environmental

Member Status:                 Full Time, Salaried

Benefits:  Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:  

External Applicants:  www.careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment.  M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.