Environmental Manager

Job Details

LSB Cherokee AL - Cherokee, AL

Description

About LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc., is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at

Why Cherokee, AL?

Cherokee, Alabama, in Colbert County, blends Southern charm with natural beauty, making it an idyllic place to live and work. Enjoy scenic drives through rolling hills and the nearby Tennessee River. Outdoor enthusiasts can fish, hike, and boat in the area. The town offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a focus on community and hospitality. Affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong community ensure a high quality of life. Conveniently located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, Cherokee combines small-town peace with access to metropolitan amenities. Discover career opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle in Cherokee, AL.

Job Summary

The Environmental Manager will promote an active and constantly improving culture in the areas of environmental, health, safety, and quality. The manager will be the site leader to increase awareness, employee involvement, leadership, and accountability while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities & Duties

Department manager for Environmental services.

Ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Oversee site’s compliance with all environmental permits. Work with operations on compliance optimization and continuous improvement programs.

Develop and improve plant-specific Environmental work practices and procedures.

Ensure employee participation and engagement in areas of responsibility.

Lead and support emergency planning for the site.

Establish and maintain relationships with local Emergency Response Agencies and outside services to assure effective emergency planning and responses (coordinated with internal responders).

Analyze, summarize, and report relevant Environmental data to all organizational levels (to include leading indicators).

Provide routine daily field presence and interaction with front-line employees.

Support planning of critical activities (and monitoring execution of critical activities).

Set expectations for, enforce, and facilitate incident and near-miss incident reporting as it pertains to Environmental.

Lead or coordinate audits, inspections, training, and verification of compliance to company and regulatory standards. Develop and improve of Environmental auditing and self-assessment programs.

Lead or support new reviews or reviews of equipment changes/alterations.

Lead reviews for new raw material and chemical use.

Serve as company representative for Environmental outside agency inspections or audits and for internal legal counsel.

Develop departmental goals and objectives.

Develop and mentor plant leaders (particularly regarding Environmental responsibilities).

Lead investigation teams for significant incidents. Determine root cause and corrective actions. Manage the roll out of corrective actions. Develop and maintain investigative skills of others on the plant management team.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

10 + years of related work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements involving air emissions, hazardous waste disposal, and water discharge.

Knowledge of OSHA Requirements.

Familiarity with lab equipment such as GC, ICP, AA.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Highly organized, with focus on process and time management discipline.

Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.

Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines are required.

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Excellent computer skills and attention to detail a must.

Familiar with ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management System.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders.

Willingness to work around dust, chemicals, high temperature, loud noises, and running equipment.

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (FR uniform, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel toed boots and hearing protection) in addition to full face respirator as necessary in emergencies.

Must be able to lift as much as 25 lbs.

Special Attention: This position is safety and security sensitive in nature.

This position deals with hazardous materials and/or industrial processes that can pose a risk to employees and the general public. This facility is required to comply with security standards under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CFATS regulation 6 CFR Part 27.

LSB Industries is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB Industries prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB Industries conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.