Overview:
Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.
The Compliance and Safety Specialist oversees and coordinates all organization safety activities and programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for all employees; develops and implements accident prevention programs.
Responsibilities:
- Translate the company’s EHS strategy into actionable programs
- Ensure consistency of EHS practices while tailoring solutions to plant-level needs.
- Lead the implementation of safety, health, and environmental programs in plant operations.
- Ensure tasks such as inspections, training sessions, and compliance documentation are completed effectively.
- Monitor regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, DOT, local agencies) and ensure all facilities maintain compliance.
- Lead audits, risk assessments, and corrective action plans to reduce incidents and liabilities.
- Direct serious incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Manage environmental performance goals (waste reduction, emissions, energy/water usage) within manufacturing operations.
- Ensure environmental reporting and compliance are maintained at the facility.
- Oversee training programs.
- Partner with plant leadership to strengthen workforce engagement in safety culture.
- Report on KPIs and trends to the VP of Safety, highlighting risks, progress, and opportunities for improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Education & Certifications
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), safety management, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation preferred.
- DOT Hazardous Materials certification or equivalent training preferred.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification is a plus.
- OSHA 10/30-hour Outreach Trainer certification is a plus.
2. Technical & Regulatory Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations, including hazardous materials transportation requirements under 49 CFR.
- Experience with Hazard Communication (HazCom) programs, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), hazardous materials classification, labeling, packaging, placarding, and UN identification requirements.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance, wastewater management, and hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal.
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, and establish corrective actions.
- Knowledge of emergency response procedures, including chemical spills and hazardous materials incidents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel
3. Leadership & Management Competencies
- Ability to lead, influence, and engage employees at all organizational levels in building and maintaining a strong safety and compliance culture.
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, organizational, and change management skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional initiatives, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Demonstrates accountability, dependability, integrity, and a commitment to high standards.
4. Professional Skills & Work Requirements
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate regulatory requirements, influence behavior, and build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Bilingual skills are a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically approximately 10% of the time.
We offer a 100% employer-paid medical plan for eligible employees. In addition, the Company provides employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage.
Employees and their eligible family members may also elect from a variety of voluntary, employee-paid benefit options, including additional medical plan choices, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Long-Term Disability (LTD), life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a Company matching contribution.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
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