Lead Manager - Environmental Engineer

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

As the Lead Manager – Environmental Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in a vibrant and forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing environmental compliance. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring that our operations meet and exceed local, state, and federal regulations, permit requirements, and our own ambitious internal standards. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, manage, and support both short-term and long-term BAT projects, with a direct impact on our journey to build a Smokeless World. Your expertise will help shape best-in-class regulatory and permitting strategies across all environmental areas – including air, water, and waste – while collaborating with a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be empowered to drive innovative solutions, deliver key compliance programmes, and help steer the company towards a sustainable future, all while growing your own career in an environment where tomorrow’s possibilities begin today.

Your key responsibilities will include:

•  ‘Act as Lead Manager and Subject Matter Expert for Environmental Compliance across OpEx and CapEx projects, collaborating with multi-functional teams to implement and manage compliance programmes in areas such as air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, groundwater, and hazardous waste.
• Identify risks, negotiate and develop innovative mitigation strategies with internal and external stakeholders—including regulatory agencies and legal counsel—to ensure project alignment with business objectives and adherence to environmental regulations.
• Execute and oversee compliance tasks, such as preparing reports, securing permits, managing regulatory inspections, and providing feedback on facility or process changes, while ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Deliver and document compliance training sessions, maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging regulations at all levels, and regularly present findings and recommendations to management and leadership teams.
• Support the company’s sustainability goals with a focus on regulated waste management and waste reduction initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ experience in environmental compliance, with expertise in at least one area such as air quality, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, or hazardous waste.
• Ability to interpret environmental regulations, technical reports, perform calculations, and review complex project proposals.
• Demonstrated organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, able to work independently or as a team leader, including direct engagement with regulatory agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and effective communicator across verbal, written, and presentation formats with key stakeholders.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave:
  • Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
  • Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
  • Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
  • Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
  • Funeral Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Leave
  • Long-Term Disability Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Released Time for Children’s Education
  • Community Outreach Leave
  • Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

• Your journey with us is not limited by boundaries; it is propelled by your aspirations. Join us at Reynolds American and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression is not just a statement – it is a reality, we are eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You will have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• We prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email atwppgeneral@RJRT.com