Environmental Specialist

Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, design and marketing. As an Environmental Specialist you will carry out activities or processes of the Environmental Program in compliance with applicable regulations and Company requirements

What You'll Do for Us:

• Spearhead our site environmental management system, driving conformance with ISO 14001, AWS and champion certifications such as ISO 50001, and PAS2060.
• Maintain progressive risk assessments, ensuring regulatory and KORE compliance with actionable strategies for improved environmental stewardship.
• Lead and/or deliver general training to new associates, contractors and/or temporary personnel and technical trainings to assure capabilities are developed within the organization.
• Synthesize environmental performance data, aligning it with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting standards to inform strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate internal audits and maintain audit-readiness for legal compliance and Global Audit Organization (GAO) audits, environmental management system improvements and water stewardship program.
• Manage legal conformity regarding environmental permits, regulatory reports, required documentation, or conditions required by EPA, GA DNR, Fulton County Dept. (Industrial Pretreatment Program), and TCEQ, as well as Company requirements such as ISO 14001, KORE, and AWS.
• Manage legal conformity regarding environmental regulations regarding management of hazardous, non-hazardous, special, universal and biohazards wastes, and coordinates the disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Ensure proper management of waste, including overseeing wastewater treatment plant operations and compliance with discharge permits, hazardous waste handling, and waste recovery initiatives in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct inspections of the Environmental Programs including Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Hazardous Wastes, Non-Hazardous Waste, Biomedical Waste, Used Oil Management and to construction activities/project onsite.
• Evaluate safety data sheets (SDS) of new ingredients, products, or chemicals substances and provide recommendations for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regulatory audits and inspections to waste service providers, municipal wastewater treatment plant, etc. as per company requirements.
• Ensure appropriate site preparedness to respond to any environmental issue. Investigate any situation and ensure appropriate action plan is implemented to learn and improve.
• Provide engineering design and maintenance input and support for all facility processes to ensure that they are sustainable by design and compliant with environmental requirements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts, advocating for continuous improvement in all environmental-related plans.
• Participate actively in the Material Review Board, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, OU SES- Environmental Focus, and CPS Water and Energy Network Routines.
• Lead the local Sustainability Committee, and actively engage in CPS networks to further our sustainable transformation goals.
• Execute sustainability projects in alignment with the CPS 2030 strategy by implementing site-level actions from the water management roadmap and renewable energy strategy.
• Coordinate data collection and reporting for water usage, energy consumption; ensure timely submission of sustainability KPIs to support ISO, AWS compliance, water and decarbonization goals.
• Engage with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to track progress on CAPEX-funded projects for water reduction, replenishment, and renewable energy transition.
• Identify and escalate operational risks or improvement opportunities related to resource management, proposing innovative solutions to achieve waste, water, and energy reduction targets.
• Forge and nurture cross-functional relationships within the organization including other CPS location sustainability colleagues and leaders, external government agencies & non-profit organizations and key operational stakeholders to cultivate synergistic environmental solutions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences/Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Professional certification in Environmental Management (e.g., ISO 14001 Lead Auditor) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental management or sustainability; 5 or more years preferred.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish skills are a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations, KORE requirements, carbon footprint assessment, water stewardship principles, waste management practices, and wastewater treatment plant operations, including associated technologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Functional expertise in internal audit processes, analytical thinking, innovation, complex problem-solving, critical thinking, data analysis, creativity, and decision-making.
• Leadership qualities demonstrated through collaborative management, effective communication, and presentation skills across all levels.

What We Can Do For You:

• Connect you to our broader mission, enabling you to have a tangible influence on environmental protection and community enrichment while ensuring the safety and quality of our products.
• Extend our global network to you, fostering learning opportunities and the exchange of best practices across international borders.
• Welcome you into a community defined by belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and each person is encouraged to bring their authentic self to the workplace, fostering a culture of growth and shared success.

Coca-Cola stands as more than just a beverage company—it is an emblem of sustainable change. If you are ready to contribute to a more sustainable future and meet the challenges head-on with creativity and passion, we invite you to be a part of our team.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.