About this role
Job title: Environmental Specialist
About the Role Environmental Specialist to ensure Tetra Pak's global environmental policies and governmental laws are met through the implementation of procedures and techniques. Based in Denton, TX, the role focuses on assessing and minimizing environmental impact related to production, chemicals and waste, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Champion and implement procedures to minimize environmental impact of production facility and sitewide, with focus on chemicals, waste, energy, CO2 and water.
- Drive reduction initiatives for landfill waste (zero landfill), energy consumption, water usage, and emissions in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Lead and support Net Zero, CO2 reduction, and sustainability initiatives, including tracking, reporting, and identifying opportunities for decarbonization.
- Drive continuous improvement through the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program, leading the Environment Pillar and collaborating with other pillars to achieve common goals.
- Lead and maintain ISO 14001 certification, coordinating internal and external audits and managing findings with Safety & Health (ISO 45001) and Quality (BRC) teams.
- Ensure environmental documentation is accurate, up to date, and compliant with internal and external requirements.
- Ensure VOC emissions are below the legal limit and ensure compliance with environmental regulations (local, state, federal) including chemicals management, waste, energy, air emissions, and water.
- Maintain strong preventive relationships with regulatory agencies (e.g., TCEQ, City of Denton) and coordinate and represent the company during inspections and audits.
- Lead projects with the Global Tetra Pak sustainability and nature team and ensure Tetra Pak controls (SOFI) and local authorities receive correct data.
- Ensure compliance with Tetra Pak global environmental policies and sustainability standards.
- Provide preventative and corrective emergency response programs for environmental issues/spills.
- Drive and manage environmental programs including: Hazardous Waste (RCRA), Universal Waste, Solid Waste, Wastewater, Stormwater prevention (SWPPP), and housekeeping in waste storage areas.
- Lead and facilitate improvement teams focused on reducing environmental losses and increasing efficiency.
- Promote a strong environmental culture by engaging, influencing, and educating all levels of the organization and delivering training/awareness programs.
- Monitor, analyze and drive improvements for environmental KAIs and KPIs, focusing on measurable results and continuous performance improvement.