Environmental Supervisor

Darling Ingredients is a global leader in providing natural and sustainable ingredients for the food, feed and fuel sectors. Conducting business as Darling International Canada Inc. in Canada, Darling operates six processing facilities across the country and is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry. Darling provides essential services to the food industry through the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and converting by-products into ingredients for the animal feed, pet food, aquaculture, fertilizer and biofuel industries. We are committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

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Reporting to the Plant Manager and directing the Waste Water Treatment Plant team, the Environmental Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Winnipeg Wastewater Treatment, Decanting and Scrubber operations which includes maintaining optimal operation with respect to system performance efficiency and meeting and maintaining regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for building, developing, managing, coaching and hiring a competent team of wastewater technicians. This role is responsible for communication through oral and written reporting to all stakeholders including senior management and MECP. This role will have 5 direct reports.

**HOURS**: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Reviews all log entries, checklist items, and Laboratory Analysis data generated on the shifts and investigates unusual results, assisting supervision with problem resolution.
- Supervise operating, maintenance, and troubleshooting air/wastewater/decanting processes.
- Troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain air/wastewater/decanting equipment.
- Develop and implement process improvements.
- Manage the disposal, storage, and documentation of hazardous wastes.
- Communicate with production personnel when a deviation occurs from the normal waste water stream in order for adjustments to be made to the process.
- Review and update SOPs to meet legal requirements of ECA.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations (internal/external).
- Complete and communicate monthly Environmental Score Card.
- Investigate public odour complaints and follow up with senior management and MECP.
- Ensure that all employees work in a safe manner and maintain a safe tidy environment/workplace.
- Perform regular site safety audits and complete safety scorecard.
- Oversee the safe operations of all equipment.
- Review and respond to Joint Health and Safety Committee audits.
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing chemical, biological, and physical tests of air/wastewater to determine the efficiency of the chemical and biological processes within the air pollution control/wastewater treatment plant.
- Provide lab training to WWTP technicians on proper lab methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Order supplies and purchase equipment. Monitor maintenance and service program.
- Establish, execute, review and evaluate laboratory procedures.
- Identify and communicate the need for capital improvement projects for air/water improvements and prepare CERs for senior management approval.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings.
- Ensure appropriate training is provided to all technicians
- Prepare, monitor and control costs to a budget.
- Make WWTP work schedules and calls in operators to ensure proper staffing on assigned shift.
- Meet weekly with Maintenance to organize and schedule Maintenance; issue work orders and follow up outstanding work order items; upgrade and change process.
- Requisition supplies, materials and equipment for work activities and arrange the timely delivery of same.
- Ensure the completion of time and attendance records (Kronos).
- Perform related duties as assigned
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedure.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**:

- The successful applicant will have a minimum 2-5 years of Supervisory experience
- Experience in a rendering or food manufacturing environment is a definite asset but not required
- Post-secondary education and/or University Degree or College Diploma in Environmental Science or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a water treatment plant
- Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work assignments
- Ability to be flexible and work extended hours in order to meet tight deadlines
- Enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated, with an ability to work independently
- Excellent analytical, time management, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Strong communicatio