Environmental Manager (Vitamin E plant) - Decatur, IL

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Environmental Manager - Decatur, IL Job Description: Are you passionate about protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations? We are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Specialist to join our team at our Vitamin E plant in Decatur, IL. Embrace the opportunity to work in both office and industrial environments, collaborating closely with our plant operations teams to elevate our environmental compliance programs and Environmental Management System (EMS) to new heights. Responsibilities: Be the environmental guardian. Monitor and proactively take actions to ensure full compliance with ADM, federal, state, and local government regulations, fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly work environment. Ignite environmental awareness. Develop and deliver engaging training programs for our dedicated employees and contractors, empowering them to be environmental champions. Fuel our commitment to transparency. Prepare insightful reports and maintain meticulous records/documentation of our environmental programs, showcasing our dedication to accountability. Lead the way in environmental stewardship. Actively participate in and even lead internal and external environmental audits or visits by environmental agencies. Prioritize, assign, and track audit findings to ensure prompt and effective resolution. Pioneer regulatory compliance. Prepare innovative permit applications and conduct thorough regulatory applicability analyses, taking ownership of air, land, water, and other environmental requirements. Be a communication trailblazer. Engage with regulatory agencies through impactful written correspondence, compelling phone conversations, or face-to-face meetings to resolve permit compliance matters and strengthen relationships. Embark on new horizons. Occasionally travel for invigorating meetings, enriching training sessions, and exciting networking opportunities. Be the heart of our Environmental Management System (EMS). Nurture and manage the site's EMS, leading the charge in policy development, standardization, procedure creation, incident investigations (including root cause analyses), risk reduction efforts, inspections, audits, and training. Qualifications: Possess a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, or a related field. However, if you have relevant work experience, we're eager to hear from you. Demonstrate a deep understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements, both at the federal and state levels. Your expertise will be the driving force behind our success. Ignite learning and growth. Showcase your flair for developing and delivering captivating training programs that empower individuals to make a positive impact on the environment. Exhibit exceptional organizational skills and an unwavering eye for detail, ensuring that our records and documentation are meticulous and up-to-date. Lead the way with confidence. Showcase your ability to lead and participate in environmental audits, confidently engaging with regulatory agencies to ensure we exceed compliance expectations. Communicate with impact. Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders. Proficiency in using environmental management software and tools is preferred, allowing you to streamline processes and stay ahead of the curve. Flexibility to travel occasionally for exciting meetings, invigorating training sessions, and to expand your environmental network. Relocation Assistance will be provided for this position. 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. REF:106106BR 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 www.adm.com. IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. 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:

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