Environmental Compliance Manager, NW Region

Kroger • Full-time • Portland, Oregon, United States • $80k - $120k / year • 5h ago

Job Description

Responsible for company compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations in area of responsibility. Regulatory fields include, but are not limited to privacy, health care, environmental, transportation, and product compliance. Implement compliance programs for laws and regulations as well as resolve associated problems in a cost-effective manner with a goal of minimizing operational, legal, and fiscal impacts. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies and assures company endorsement of these programs
Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations. Builds a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies
Maintain up-to-date and organized compliance records; ensure timely preparation and submittal of required reports
Manage all aspects of the program for every location including providing training on all relevant topics; reviews audits to determine compliance status
Draft permit documents/plans to ensure permits are obtained when needed and conditions are met and reported when required
Ensure maintenance of required Management Information System
Ensure audits of compliance programs are conducted and provide regular periodic reporting on compliance efforts to director
Represent and respond to agency inspections and alleged compliance violations and assist with investigations and remediation
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Partner with all internal departments affected; evaluate new processes, procedures and materials to determine impact
Keep abreast of new industry technologies
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Travel up to 25%
Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

MINIMUM

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
5+ years of compliance experience
Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
Ability to comprehend complex regulations, interpret requirements, and translate into operations
Demonstrated success with implementation of regulatory requirements
Good administration and management skills. Good writing and communication skills
Ability to direct peers, supervisors, and hourly personnel in projects to obtain and maintain compliance; ability to relate well with others and inspire good job performance
Demonstration of project management skills, including budgeting and scheduling

DESIRED