Compliance Manager

Position Summary

EWASTE is seeking a hands-on Compliance Manager based in Victor, NY, to coordinate and strengthen our company-wide Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEH&S) management system. This position plays a key role in maintaining industry certifications, supporting regulatory compliance, preparing for audits and inspections, and partnering with Operations Management to implement and sustain safe, compliant practices at all locations. Operations Management is responsible for day-to-day execution and supervision of workplace safety practices; the Compliance Manager provides technical guidance, monitoring, training support and corrective-action coordination. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and comfortable moving between documentation, regulatory requirements, employee training and the warehouse floor.

Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary range: $80,000?$95,000, based on experience and qualifications. EWASTE offers a benefits package that includes paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, health, dental and vision coverage, short-term disability, and employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

Certification & Management Systems

• Maintain and improve the QEH&S management system, including policies, procedures, objectives, document control and required records.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ongoing certification requirements, including R2v3, RIOS and NAID AAA.
• Identify findings, lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions, and verify that improvements are effective.
• Coordinate management reviews, compliance performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain downstream vendor/supplier evaluations, approvals and supporting due-diligence records as required by applicable standards.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and support compliance with applicable federal, New York and Connecticut environmental requirements, including relevant NYS DEC and CT DEEP rules governing electronics recycling, materials handling, storage and reporting.
• Coordinate required registrations, permits, reports, inspections and supporting documentation; track deadlines and regulatory changes.
• Conduct facility inspections and work with operational teams to address findings, material management, labeling, housekeeping and other compliance concerns.
• Serve as a point of contact for regulatory agencies, external auditors and other compliance-related stakeholders.

Health, Safety & Training

• Partner with Operations Management to develop, review and improve workplace safety policies, procedures and programs consistent with applicable OSHA requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate safety inspections and risk assessments; document findings, establish corrective-action expectations with site managers, track completion and verify effectiveness.
• Assist Operations Management with incident and near-miss investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and tracking of recurring safety trends.
• Coordinate safety training requirements, materials and records with Operations Management; support employee and supervisor education on topics such as forklift safety, lockout/tagout, hazard communication and proper material handling.
• Advise site management on workplace hazards, exposure concerns and emergency preparedness; assess whether agreed-upon controls and corrective actions are working.

Multi-Site Operational Support

• Collaborate with Operations Management, HR and site leadership to integrate compliance requirements into daily work, clarify ownership of action items and escalate overdue or recurring issues as appropriate.
• Provide on-site guidance, coaching and inspections at other EWASTE locations, with approximately 10?15% travel.
• Maintain accurate, accessible records and communicate compliance expectations and progress clearly across locations.
• Identify practical process improvements that strengthen safety, audit readiness and regulatory compliance.