Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring an Environmental Manager. The Environmental Manager will be responsible for overall environmental compliance and sustainability for the Wieland Recycling facilities in the US (current locations are Shelbyville, KY and Granite City, IL). This role will ensure ongoing compliance to local, state, and federal requirements while continuously improving the environmental management systems.  This role is also responsible for coordinating decarbonization, energy use, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives that are core Wieland strategic imperatives.   

 This role is located in Shelbyille, KY and will be hybrid. Travel between the sites is required, ranging from 25-50% depending on the candidate’s location.

Environmental Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage environmental permits, projects, plans, and programs from concept to completion. Must provide advice and assessment of future manufacturing projects to ensure Environmental compliance is maintained and improved.
• Functions as the main point of contact for environmental regulatory agencies and internal legal counsel on environmental matters.
• Conducts field investigations and prepares reports for problems, issues and resolutions relative to environmental compliance related, but are not limited to Title V, SARA, SPCC, storm water systems, RCRA, and DOT.
• Establishes and enforces performance levels and expectations in environmental plans to ensure overall environmental compliance and confirms conformance to environmental plans and specifications.
• Supports and encourages employee involvement in continuous improvement activities including Safety Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, TPM and Maintenance Excellence activities.
• Must maintain knowledge of government affairs as related to environmental regulations through outside sources.
• Prepare and submit Permit or regulatory required reports, plans, permit applications, and permit modifications related to CAA Title V, SARA, RCRA, TSCA and CWA NPDES.
• Develop and implement short-term and long-range strategies for pollutant reduction, waste reduction, decarbonization and energy consumption reduction.
• ISO 14001 & 9001 program involvement and leadership within the recycling facilities

Environmental Manager Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (or reasonable equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental engineering, project management, or sustainability initiatives at a heavy manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing or being responsible for environmental regulatory compliance programs/projects in an industrial setting required.
• Adept at interpreting and implementing local, state, and federal air permitting requirements, including knowledge of air emission calculations and emissions control technologies.
• Strong mechanical skills

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.