<p>Why Grande?</p> <p>With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit - our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company - what we do and how we go about it - or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.</p> <p>Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits</p> <ul> <li>Low-cost onsite health clinics. </li><li>Free onsite fitness center. </li><li>Free healthy snacks throughout facility. </li><li>Health and wellness reimbursement program. </li><li>Associate cheese purchasing program. </li><li>Two-year mentorship program. </li><li>Relaxation rooms (based on location). </li><li>Coffee and gelato bar (based on location). </li><li>Paid Paternal Leave. </li><li>State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office </li></ul> <p>Why Fond du Lac?</p> <p>In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience - warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We've been rated "Top 100" in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you'll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Grande Cheese Company is seeking a Senior Environmental Manager responsible for developing, leading, and coordinating environmental compliance and sustainability projects across our Enterprise. This role serves as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, WDNR) while driving long-term environmental stewardship and advancing Grande's corporate sustainability goals. The position is a high-level individual contributor role with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on expertise.</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement environmental management systems to reduce operational impacts. </li><li>Oversee compliance reviews, audits, permits, and regulatory reporting to ensure alignment with environmental laws and standards. </li><li>Partner with Engineering and plant teams to optimize wastewater operations, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. </li><li>Lead a cross-functional Wastewater Cohort to support collaboration, benchmarking, and knowledge sharing. </li><li>Champion sustainability projects including energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction initiatives. </li><li>Represent Grande with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and community partners. </li><li>Monitor evolving environmental legislation and provide guidance on company impact and readiness. </li></ul> <p>What you need to be considered for the role:</p> <ul> <li> <p>4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or the Sciences, preferably in chemical or environmental areas of study.</p> </li><li> <p>Ten (10) or more years environmental related experience required, preferably in the dairy industry.</p> </li><li> <p>Regulatory expertise: interpreting and applying federal/state/local regulations and environmental guidelines.</p> </li><li> <p>Possess working knowledge with the form, content, enforcement and implementation of Waste Water and Ground Water Standards, Air Quality Regulations, the State General Construction Permit, Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Expertise in EPA and WDNR regulations, communication, negotiation, and navigating government organization structures.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company, as well as organizations outside the company (regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants).</p> </li><li> <p>Analytical ability and process improvement knowledge.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work independently.</p> </li><li> <p>Willing and able to travel up to 50% to Grande facilities (all located within a 2-hour drive of Fond du Lac, WI).</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience with sustainability practices and reporting tools preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Dairy wastewater treatment experience preferred.</p> </li></ul>