Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target range for this role is:

$89,300 - $105,000

Job Summary

The Environmental Manager will lead the environmental programs at Purple. These programs include SPCC, SWPPP, Waste Management, emergency response and other appropriate programs. This position is hands-on and will require a leader/doer to support our environmental health and sustainability efforts. The person will need to have a proactive approach to employee engagement, leadership, and regulators that continually improve the company's environmental performance. This position requires some travel since it has multisite responsibility.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training, coaching, leading employee-powered teams.

Monitoring and evaluation of current systems.

Conduct on-site inspections.

Integrate environmental practices into operational processes.

Collect and test samples of process discharges.

Assess potential impact specific processes may have on the environment.

Develop permitting strategy and implement.

Establish a risk-based management system framework.

Prepare reports and legal documents to support environmental programs.

Facilitate incident management, root cause identification and application of corrective actions.

Ensure company and contractors are complying with all local, regional, state, and federal environmental regulations including Air, SWPPP, SPCC, Wastewater, Waste.

Implement and maintain spill and emergency response

Help develop EHS staff.

Develop company aspects and impacts KPIs.

Waste characterization and management, including applying the Four Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover.

Develop and manage a sustainability program including product life cycle analysis, sourcing, reporting.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, or a related field. Master's degree a plus.

Requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in an environmental, health, and safety, related discipline and technical/practical knowledge of EHS regulations, codes, and guidelines.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Knowledgeable about current environmental regulations and potential regulatory changes.

Experience establishing an EMS.

Health and Safety experience a plus.

Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards.

Demonstrated ability to determine training needs, organize and/or conduct training.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, including the ability to interact with outside regulatory agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Activities may occasionally include:

ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like;

moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments;

communicating with others to exchange information.

Physical Activities may constantly include:

remaining in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods;

moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another;

adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions;

repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers;

operating machinery and/or power tools, depending on position;

depending on position may include operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment;

assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:

low or high temperatures; or outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Environmental Conditions may constantly include:

noisy environments;

or hazardous conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential function.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Flexible PTO

Earn a Mattress

Purple Swag

Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.

Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.

Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.