Director, Compliance

Description The Director, Compliance - Safety & Environmental is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive environmental and safety management systems across the organization. This role ensures that the company adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, as well as industry’ best practices. The director works closely with operational teams, regulatory agencies, contractors, and corporate leadership to drive sustainability initiatives, reduce environmental and safety risks in transportation, warehousing, and supply chain operations, and ensure readiness for customer and internal audits. The role also oversees contractor management programs and leads ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting.Summary of Essential Job FunctionsRegulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementDevelop, implement, and oversee safety management and environmental compliance systems, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations (., EPA, DOT, OSHA, state environmental agencies).Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to hazardous materials, emissions, waste management, water quality, and sustainability practices.Lead environmental and safety risk assessments and audits across facilities and operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.Oversee preparation and execution of customer audits, ensuring all compliance documentation and systems are audit-ready and meet client expectations.Manage the internal audit program for environmental and safety compliance, including scheduling, conducting audits, reporting findings, and driving corrective actions.Oversee contractor management programs to ensure third-party compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety/environmental standards.Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, contractors, and customers, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of environmental and safety issues.Review and evaluate load materials to advise management on environmental hazards, necessary precautions, preventative measures, and required permits.Act as the key contact for environmental investigations, remediation efforts, and customer/internal audit responses, ensuring proper documentation, response, and corrective actions.Training & LeadershipProvide guidance and training to internal teams and contractors on environmental and safety compliance best practices, regulatory updates, sustainability initiatives, and audit preparedness.Participate in incident investigations related to environmental or safety compliance violations, spills, or hazardous material incidents, ensuring proper response, documentation, and mitigation.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental and safety considerations into business strategies, including fleet management, procurement, and facility operations.Data & Performance ManagementDevelop and oversee data collection and reporting processes to track environmental and safety performance metrics and ensure compliance with corporate sustainability goals.Lead ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, ensuring accurate and timely disclosure of sustainability performance and compliance with stakeholder requirements.Stay up to date on evolving environmental and safety regulations, emerging sustainability trends, and industry best practices to proactively enhance the company’s compliance programs.Other duties as assigned may be required to meet business needs.CompetenciesMorality & IntegrityDoes not share confidential information. Demonstrates respect in the workplace and enforces the same work environment. Shares company policies and code of conduct with employees and is able to answer standard questions about the information. Enforces adherence to expectations. Communicates transparently and honestly all facts, information or updates. Accountability & OwnershipWillingly accepts responsibility for favorable or unfavorable actions performed by themselves or their team members. Communicates clear expectations and alignment of goals through metrics expectations and goal setting. Acts on negative consequences when expectations are not met with individuals. Enforces a one team attitude and drives the same with others. Admits mistakes and communicates errors to the appropriate levels.Team ManagementProvides real-time input on the needs of business and department objectives and utilizes resources to execute on those needs through training, coaching, promoting, and/or the hiring of new talent. Recognizes wins and successes at both the employee and team levels. Sets expectations and assigns responsibility of deliverables to team members, ensuring their understanding of assignment. Recognizes varied learning methods among employees and may seek guidance on how to utilize the appropriate methods for situations.ExecutionClearly understands the expectation and is able to keep the team on track to deliver and report the goal.InfluenceAble to tailor messaging to a respective audience and effectively communicate the information or argument to the employee at their level. Able to provide relevant examples to further explain the message. Able to recall other examples provided to also use in the message.Connection & BelongingOpenly accepts feedback on successes and failures within the team and is able to share the feedback with the team or individual. Seeks guidance on emotional intelligence tactics when communicating difficult messages with the team. Fosters an open environment where individuals can feel safe to share ideas and propose solutions. Business AcumenDemonstrates a good understanding of the operations and ability to make sound financial decisions. Can manage to a budget and contribute to cost savings initiatives.Business JudgmentAble to execute on actions that increase profitability through growth decisions. May provide ideas on local, regional or department opportunities. Strategic ThinkerUnderstands the financial and human capital management goals and business needs and challenges. Understand the vision and breakthrough strategies and is able to implement those on the ground. Coordinates cross training and intentional developmental opportunities to support business continuity and growth.Problem SolverHas the ability to provide input into a solution and provide guidance/expertise in executing the solution. Proactively provides recommendations for making processes more efficient. Creates and delivers documentation and training, where needed, on any changes. Uses tools and resources (technology, available to them to organize information, produce high-quality outputs, and communicate effective and professionally. Requirements Required Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Safety Management, Compliance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).10+ years of experience in environmental and safety compliance, preferably within the transportation, logistics, or supply chain sectors.In-depth knowledge of federal and state environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT hazardous materials regulations, and sustainability frameworks.Experience conducting environmental and safety audits, risk assessments, customer and internal audits, and developing corrective action plans.Experience managing contractor compliance programs and ESG reporting.Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, regulatory requirements, and audit processes effectively.Proficiency in environmental and safety compliance software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.Professional certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.