Environmental Manager - Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Environmental Manager - Des Moines, IA
This is a salaried-exempt position.

Position Description:
The Environmental Manager reports to the Plant Manager and supports the Des Moines, IA Oilseeds Complex. While working in both an office and industrial facility environment, the Environmental Manager will support the plant operations teams in improving and maintaining the site's environmental compliance programs and the Environmental Management System (EMS). The Environmental Manager also works closely with the EHS CoE (Environmental, Health & Safety Center of Excellence) for functional alignment, clarity, and support.

Position Responsibility:
The responsibilities of the Environmental Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor site activities and implement actions to ensure compliance with all ADM, federal, state, and local government regulations related to environmental regulations and requirements.
• Develop and provide training for employees and contractors related to environmental programs.
• Prepare required reports and maintain all necessary records/documentation related to environmental programs for the facility.
• Participate in and lead, where appropriate, cross-functional initiatives to drive sustained, continuous improvements to achieve Annual Objectives ("Big Rocks")
• Participate in and lead, where appropriate, all internal and external environmental audits and environmental agency visits and prioritize, assign, and track audit findings for completion.
• Prepare appropriate permit applications and regulatory applicability analysis relating to air, land, water, and other environmental regulations and requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies in writing, by phone or in person as required for pre-application meetings or to resolve issues related to permit compliance.
• Travel on occasion for meetings, and trainings.
• Maintain and manage the site's EMS including, but not limited to, policies, standardization, procedure development, incident investigations, root cause analyses, risk reduction efforts, inspections, audits, and training.

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Environmental Management/Engineering or related program.
• 5+ years of experience working in a similar role in a continuous manufacturing, industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and management systems, including air and water regulations and permitting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels in the organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and lead meetings.
• Demonstratable ability to work within a team-based, cross-functional work environment.
• Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours outside of normal day-shift business hours to support plant operations (i.e., training, inspections, etc.).
• Willingness to be a point of contact for after hour emergencies when required.
• Demonstratable proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions including an office environment, indoors/outdoors, in a variety of environmental conditions (hot/cold/inclement weather) as well as physical demands including walking long distances, standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time, performing work at heights, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to work in confined spaces and wear a respirator when required.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.


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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits and Perks


Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.


If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.


The pay range for this position is expected to be between: