Senior Compliance Manager

Company: gategroup
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.Senior Compliance ManagerApply locations Seattle, WA, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R0093563The Senior Manager, Operations Compliance, Business Unit is responsible for ensuring Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (QEH&S) compliance in assigned business unit and associated operations. Actively leads improvements and implements risk mitigation solutions for business operating units. Manages regulatory and internal requirement changes for immediate and flawless adaptation in operations. This individual will work collaboratively with business units and with team members within the region to drive the Company's compliance strategy and plans to achieve world-class/zero incident QEH&S performance.Salary:

• $97,700 - $120,000Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • 401k, with company match
  • Company sponsored life insurance
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free hot healthy meals for unit operations rolesMain Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Provide leadership and development for hub unit QEH&S team members, through teaching and coaching.
    • Drive successful attainment of regional QEH&S goals, objectives and targets at the unit level.
    • Liaise with support functions such as Human Resources and Customer Service to evaluate and reduce potential risks.
    • Provide operating unit technical support in the areas of quality, food safety, occupational safety and health, chemical safety, waste management, waste water and storm water pollution prevention, air quality and environmental annual reporting.
    • Prepare proposals and reports for unit and regional leadership.
    • Ensure adherence to departmental budgets.
    • Liaise with unit customers, union representatives, airport and regulatory agencies to identify emerging trends and issues.
    • Implement special projects related to company business objectives related to the QEH&S.
    • Assess and ensure compliance with local, state and federal food safety, environmental, health and safety regulations. Ensures regulatory reporting responsibilities of units are met.
    • Partner with units to integrate sustainable compliance solutions within operations.
    • Support Environmental Compliance Calendars for assigned units.
    • Work with regulatory agencies and environmental consulting firms to achieve goals and ensure permits are in place.
    • Support unit operations training in QEH&S.
    • Drive waste minimization, reduction and recycling process through the identification of opportunities and targets. Support operating unit program implementation.
    • Support operating units in determination of quality defects, accident and injury root causes, corrective and preventive actions.
    • Monitor, measure and communicate unit safety trends, targets and impacts through the use of QEH&S scorecards.
    • Evaluate and continuously improve unit risk prevention process effectiveness (Business Management System (BMS), Critical Control Points (CCPs), Personal Responsibility in your Daily Efforts (PRIDE) and Safety, Quality and Delivery (SQUAD).
    • Work with operations leadership to optimize deployment of QEH&S processes.
    • Administer corporate QEH&S policies and procedures within hub units and make improvement recommendations.
    • In conjunction with Human Resources, identify and support implementation of CSR, health and wellness initiatives at the unit level.
    • Complete Hazard Analysis and Risk Based Preventative Controls (HARPC) Preventative Controls for Human Food training and certification course to be a PCQI "Preventive Controls Qualified Individual according to company policy.
    • Complete all other company required training including but not limited to ServSafe Sanitation Manager Certification.QualificationsEducation:
      • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field. In exceptional cases, relevant and extensive work experience may substitute for the degree requirement.Work Experience:
        • Minimum 5 years industrial experience in quality, environmental, health and safety
        • Airline and/or food industry experience preferred
        • A proven track record of successful results
        • Proven experience in field implementation of quality, environmental, health and safety processes.Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
          • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar quality or Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) certifications desired, but not required
          • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
          • Strong knowledge of Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (QEH&S) standardsLanguage / Communication Skills:
            • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, verbal and written communication skills required.
            • Strong presentation skills for all levels of unit employees
            • Proven teamwork experience in a fast-paced environment. Able to build consensus and lead successful teams
            • Passionate and self-motivated to excel
            • Detail oriented, flexible and responsive
            • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.Job DimensionsGeographic Responsibility: Business Unit in USType of Employment: Full-timeTravel %: 15%Exemption Classification: ExemptWork Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment, airport ramp and flight kitchengategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
              • Thinking - Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
              • Engaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
              • Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
              • Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer FocusDemonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:Excellence
                • We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
                • We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.Passion
                  • Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
                  • We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.Responsibility
                    • We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
                    • We always look out for each other - creating a safe workplace environment is everyone's responsibility.Respect
                      • Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
                      • We respect each other's voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.Application Closure Statement
                        • To be considered for this position, please submit your application by 03/27/2025The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfWe anticipate that this job will close on:03/26/2025For California Residents, please click here to view our California privacy notice.If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!About gategroupgategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents.We work in an exciting industry - fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment.
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