Environmental Specialist – Belvidere, IL

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best – bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Acts as a coach and advisor to the site, providing support and technical assistance in the administration of and compliance with federal, state, local, and company HSE requirements. Implements and maintains a site-level Environment & Safety Management System (ESMS). This position could require travel of approximately 10%.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the site technical advisor and lead resource for environmental regulatory compliance.

• Implements, maintains, and assesses Environmental standards and procedures in accordance with company ESMS requirements.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and permits.

• Completes and submits all required environmental reports for the facility.

• Assists in managing the environmental budget.

• Provides strategic direction and prioritization to address environmental risk and loss during annual planning processes.

• Manages regulatory aspects of process safety and ammonia refrigeration management program, including Risk Management programs as applicable

• Ensures the impact of regulatory changes on the facility are being managed.

• Supports Corporate Sustainability initiatives as appropriate for the site.

• Actively participates in change or project management to identify and address critical risk at the facility.

• Identifies and evaluates environmental risk arising from new chemicals, products, and manufacturing changes.

• Provides support to the site to address regulatory inspections and complaints.

• Provides assistance in the analysis of significant incidents (fire, chemical releases, fatalities, severe or multiple injuries, etc.) and follow-up on corrective actions, ensuring information is shared throughout the Company to prevent recurrence.

• Reports company-required environmental and sustainability metrics at required frequencies in GSTEMS.

• Maintains knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and potential changes that may impact the facility.

• May have oversight of wastewater treatment facility compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or Safety Management
• 2-3 years of site-level Occupational Safety Leadership or manufacturing operations experience and program management experience with leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of local HSE regulations
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and project management skills
• Strong written & oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$82,400 – $123,800 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee’s pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

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General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.