Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Pacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000 (based on experience)

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced and talented Environmental and Sustainability Manager to join our team at our Corporate Headquarters in Lodi, California. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

The Environmental and Sustainability Manager leads environmental compliance and sustainability programs across Pacific Coast Producers’ regional processing and packaging facilities. This role oversees industrial water, air quality, hazardous materials, and agricultural byproduct diversion programs while serving as the primary liaison with California regulatory agencies. Partnering closely with plant leadership and operations teams, especially during peak pack seasons. This position translates complex regulatory mandates into practical daily procedures and champions key initiatives including packaging circularity (SB 54), resource conservation, and ESG reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial wastewater, process water, and stormwater programs across all processing facilities, including pond management, land application, and discharge compliance (WDRs/POTW).
• Manage facility air quality permits and emissions reporting for industrial boilers and production lines in accordance with local air district rules (SJVAPCD, YSAQMD).
• Champion company sustainability initiatives, including packaging circularity (SB 54 EPR), water conservation, energy reduction, and customer-driven ESG scorecards.
• Direct byproduct diversion programs for fruit pomace, peels, and cull fruit into animal feed and agricultural reuse to maintain organic waste compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (Regional Water Boards, Air Districts, CalRecycle, EPA, CUPA), managing permit renewals, agency inspections, and required filings.
• Travel regularly to manufacturing and packaging plants to conduct environmental audits, identify operational risks, and support plant teams during peak pack seasons.
• Partner with plant management, wastewater operators, and facility engineers to deliver practical environmental compliance training and ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
• Track, analyze, and submit mandatory environmental data, including emissions inventories, greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, and water quality sampling results.
• Maintain facility Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP) in coordination with plant safety teams.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive environmental compliance and sustainability experience, ideally within food manufacturing, agriculture, or an industrial processing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of California environmental regulations, including Regional Water Board discharge requirements (WDRs, NPDES, SWPPP) and local Air Quality Management District rules (SJVAPCD, YSAQMD).
• Experience with sustainability frameworks, including California packaging/EPR regulations (SB 54), organics diversion (SB 1383), and emissions/climate reporting.
• Proven ability to prepare, obtain, and maintain environmental operating permits and lead positive, professional interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to production facilities in Lodi, Oroville, and Woodland, California with occasional travel to Oregon.
• Practical, collaborative approach with the ability to translate complex environmental mandates into clear operational guidance for plant teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and environmental data management/reporting systems.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Why Join PCP? At PCP, we take care of our people. Here are just a few of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
• This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us.
• Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, jury duty, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
• Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
• The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
• A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000/year (based on experience). This is a full-time, exempt, on-site role based at our corporate office in Lodi, CA. The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:

• Relevant skills, education, and experience
• Job-related qualifications and certifications
• Internal pay equity
• Market conditions and business needs

About Pacific Coast Producers Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada. In 2026, PCP acquired the Del Monte brand for canned or packaged fruit.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our Production Facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

AA/EEO Policy Statement Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.