Overview:

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
Virtual Medical Services
401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
Paid parental leave
Company paid life insurance
Vacation time to enjoy getting away
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

Summary of Position:

As an Environmental Specialist, you will provide leadership, direction, and expertise for all environmental-related matters within the organization. Ensure compliance with EPA, DOT, state, and local agency regulations and implement best practices to continuously improve operations. Provide guidance and support to management and plant personnel regarding environmental compliance testing, environmental reporting, and waste minimization.

Responsibilities:

Manage, lead, coach and mentor Environmental team
Provide strategic direction to ensure ongoing environmental compliance and potential risks and opportunities
Ensure routine and non-routine emission compliance test sampling events at manufacturing facilities are conducted
Manage systems to ensure environmental procedures and systems are maintained to meet regulatory requirement
Responsible for the appropriate submittals of PSD/NSR and Title V Operating permit applications, modifications, and renewals
Participate in the full implementation of Knauf Insulation Integrated Management System (KIMS) at all U.S. facilities
Generate and publish timely reports, as required
Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements relating to environmental issues as well as interfacing with same during inspections and investigations
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and participate in waste minimization efforts at all facilities with the goal of zero waste to landfill
Provide environmental guidance, coaching & instruction to all levels of management and employees to improve performance and to resolve issues
Ensure environmental investigations, causation analysis and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence are carried out for environmental incidents, as well as capacity to learn and work with potential H&S investigations and corrective actions as needed
Promote health, safety, environment, sustainability, and well-being at all opportunities
Ensure Knauf’ s compliance with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) records by initiating the review process for all new chemicals coming into plants; arrange data entry and audit systems to maintain records
Audit all Environmental programs to ensure compliance with company and government standards (KIMS compliant)

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental / Health and Safety or related field preferred
Environmental / Safety Professional Certification preferred

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of experience working with environmental regulatory issues in a manufacturing facility
Minimum five (5) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing facility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of hazard communication and waste management regulations.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and permits
Ability to communicate effectively across the organization
Ability to quickly analyze information and make pragmatic decisions that will benefit the organization
Ability to motivate others and gain buy-in as it relates to health, safety, and environmental issues/topics
Ability to work hands-on in corporate and industrial environments
Ability to manage large projects within scope and budget
Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time
Critical thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Project management skills
Negotiation skills
Active listening skills
Public speaking and presentation skills
Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Self-driven and goal-oriented

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

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