Senior Environmental Engineering Leader - Elanco

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Senior Environmental Engineering Leader

As the Senior Environmental Engineering Leader, you will be pivotal in managing and driving compliance across various environmental regulatory programs, including, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Soil & Groundwater Protection, and supporting Solid and Hazardous Waste, and Air Permitting (Title V). In this role, you will ensure adherence to IDEM and EPA regulations, lead environmental projects, and represent the site in regulatory matters.

Your Responsibilities:

• Environmental Engagement: Promote and model environmental practices, eliminate environmental hazards, and provide peer-to-peer feedback to ensure proper environmental behaviors.

• Lean Manufacturing Culture: Optimize environmental stewardship by integrating effective practices into the business through coaching and consulting and apply the Plan/Do/Check/Act (PDCA) approach for compliance.

• Environmental Technical Resource: Provide technical expertise and leadership in environmental regulations, conduct impact investigations, perform self-assessments and audits, and manage multiple projects to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

• Site Representation: Act as the primary representative during IDEM and EPA inspections, manage permit applications, and interact with global and legal teams to address environmental needs.

• Project Leadership and Regulatory Reporting: Lead environmental compliance projects, coordinate sampling activities, prepare and submit regulatory reports, and ensure proper record-keeping and training.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental, Science, or a related regulatory field.

• Required Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental regulations, including Solid and Hazardous Waste (RCRA), Clean Air Act, Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Soil & Groundwater Protection.

• Top 2 skills: In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and excellent leadership and communication skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Basic knowledge of the Clean Water Act (CWA), groundwater, and drinking water rules.

• Experience in a production environment and regulatory field.

• Proven ability to influence and inspire teams.

• Prior experience in managing environmental compliance projects.

• Strong skills in strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering

• Flexible work arrangements

• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status