Director of Compliance

Director of Compliance (EHS and Quality)

Our client is a food service packaging company and are seeking a new Director of Compliance to join the team!

Pay Range: $175-$190K base

10% - annual bonus potential

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer paid time off (PTO) and holidays, short & long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Compliance is responsible for leading the company’s Safety, Quality, and Compliance initiatives across all facilities. This role provides leadership, planning, communication, and coaching to ensure the safe production of high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations in the most cost-effective manner. The Director ensures full compliance with the Company Mission Statement, Safety & Quality Policy, and all customer guidelines and agreements to uphold regulatory and contractual requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and oversee the company’s Quality Management System.
• Coordinate OSHA reporting and compliance across all facilities.
• Develop and implement preventative measures to maintain an injury-free workplace.
• Drive accountability for vendor performance tracking, resolution of customer complaints, and investigation of critical quality and safety defects on in-process and finished products.
• Generate and analyze quality and safety data to drive improvements.
• Ensure prompt resolution of customer feedback using root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Promote safety as a top priority in all training programs, job design, and operational procedures.
• Establish and manage systems for “right first time” performance to ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with plant and company leadership to align safety and quality initiatives with strategic goals.
• Build and maintain a customer-focused environment for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Enforce GMP, SQF, and SOP compliance throughout all facilities.
• Communicate safety and quality needs to plant management teams.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and product improvement opportunities while ensuring safety standards.
• Lead incident investigations, monitor medical care, and maintain related documentation.
• Conduct safety inspections, lead safety meetings, and deliver training programs.
• Develop and facilitate new hire safety orientation.
• Assist in selecting and purchasing safety equipment and systems.
• Maintain active membership in safety and environmental associations to remain current on regulations and best practices.
• Prepare and submit required reports, postings, and legal notices in compliance with all regulatory bodies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in diverse manufacturing functions, including production and logistics.
• Working knowledge and experience with SQF and GMP standards.
• Experience in creating companywide EHS protocols as well as SOP development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software applications.
• Ability to travel 50% to support eight manufacturing plants for SQF and environmental compliance.
• PMP certification preferred
• Background in LEAN Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred