Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Description

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 & BenefitsAnnual 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.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, environmental management, business or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.• Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience in compliance, environmental health and safety, quality management or a related function, preferably in recycling, manufacturing, warehousing or industrial operations.• Experience with management-system audits, corrective actions, regulatory inspections and compliance documentation.• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements; experience with R2v3, RIOS, NAID AAA and/or ISO management systems strongly preferred.• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, training, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deadlines and collaborate effectively with employees and leadership at all levels.• Comfortable working in active warehouse and processing environments and traveling approximately 10–15% to other company locations.

About the OrganizationEWASTE+ is a R2/RIOS Certified Electronics Recycler ITAD company and a licensed NAID AAA Certified Data Destruction Contractor.

EWASTE+ focuses on the recovery of value from idle, obsolete and excess electronic equipment and operates a large-scale processing facility in Victor, New York (near Rochester) and two regional consolidation facilities in Albany and New York City. In 2025, EWASTE+ expanded its footprint by adding Take 2 Recycling, based in Waterbury, Connecticut, enhancing its service reach across the Northeast.

The company utilizes environmentally sound processing methods that maximize value and recovery while eliminating disposal of electronics in landfills. EWASTE+ has been recognized as a Rochester Top 100 Company for five consecutive years and was a recipient of the Rochester Business Journal Environmental Leadership Award.

EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time

ShiftDays

LocationEWASTE+ Victor, NY

This position is currently accepting applications.