Battery Network

At The Battery Network, we are leading the charge to turn yesterday's batteries into tomorrow's power.
As the nation's premier battery collection and recycling nonprofit, we've spent over three decades leading the charge toward a cleaner planet and a circular economy.
We connect consumers, businesses, manufacturers, and municipalities through one trusted network. We provide education, collection, logistics, and compliance expertise, helping our partners stay ahead of regulation while capturing the critical materials that power the future. We keep valuable materials in circulation and out of landfills-reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, strengthening America's energy independence, and protecting people, property, and the planet.
We're looking for passionate changemakers to help us scale our impact and shape the future of sustainability. If you're ready to turn purpose into action, you'll thrive in our mission-driven, collaborative environment.
Learn more at batterynetwork.organd follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
POSITION SUMMARY
LOCATION: Remote, USA
TRAVEL: Moderate, as required/needed (Estimated up to 40%)
LEVEL: Mid-Level
DIRECT REPORT(S): No
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume via the application link.
The Battery Network is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and enthusiastic Environmental Compliance and Safety Manager to develop and implement best practices, manage audit processes, enhance internal and external facing safety content, and build solutions that help the organization meet and maintain its safety and compliance objectives.
The Environmental Compliance and Safety Manager is responsible for actively monitoring, taking ownership of, and ensuring full organizational integration of both operational and regulatory changes. The role serves as a practical leader for battery safety throughout the full lifecycle of use, handling, transportation and recycling. A successful individual in this role will be active in industry discussions, engage on-site with our vendor community, and collaborate with The Battery Network's Product Portfolio leader to implement safety solutions to meet our customers' needs.
Reporting to the Director, Operations, the ideal candidate is a self-starter that brings excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative, small-sized team environment.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and perform site inspections and audits (i.e. environmental, packaging/shipping compliance) of recycling partner locations in accordance with organization standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT), US Environmental Protection Agency and other regulatory audiences.
• Serve as a liaison, expert resource, and point of contact for governmental contacts, customers, strategic partners, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor laws and regulations that might affect The Battery Network's policies or practices, including those that may have impact on our collection sites, customers and partners.
• Manage and lead the compliance and safety support for the organization, which may include travel and hands-on work with our network of partners.
• Lead The Battery Network's organization and documentation of best-in-class safety and auditing practices.
• Benchmark, monitor, and train The Battery Network's internal and external supply chain on safety and compliance practices, with a specific focus on the safe handling, sorting, storage and shipping of batteries.
• Develop guideline documents and other materials intended to document safety and compliance programs.
• Conduct internal and external training programs to provide education on compliance/safety requirements and best practices.
• Maintain strong familiarity with and influence the safety and compliance of the organization's end-to-end operations.
• Advise account management and other organizational functions on the proper collection, handling, and transportation of material, including potentially hazardous material.
• Participate in the development of a range of strategies, policies, and plans that affect the organization and its stakeholders.
• Lead the organization's efforts to obtain and maintain critical certifications, particularly ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and downstream vendor due diligence.
• Serve as a group leader for the Quality Management (QMS) Team, working to understand, balance, educate, and leverage the cross-functional team of voluntary quality ambassadors from throughout the organization.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, safety, or compliance-related field, field of scientific study, OR at least four (4) years of equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Four (4) years of related experience is strongly preferred (in addition to having a degree or 4+ years of direct experience).
• Ability to independently research, synthesize, and apply complex regulatory frameworks is a core requirement.
• Ability to distill and explain complex regulatory language as well as battery safety in layman's terms.
• Experience interfacing with federal and/or state regulatory agencies.
• Eager to join a team that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Is a self-starter; embodies a thirst for learning and a curious nature.
• Possesses a constructive attitude and desire to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, utilizing a high sense of urgency, patience, and flexibility.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network, with or without sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hazardous Material transportation experience.
• ISO 9001 experience.
• R2, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and compliance principles, practices, and measurement.
• Hazardous Material/Waste experience.
• Experience leading projects or initiatives to successful outcomes.
• Experience with public speaking, delivering high impact trainings and speaking engagements focused on education, understanding, and retention.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Agile development processes is a plus.
• Must be a quick learner, with the ability to efficiently learn business concepts.
• Must be highly organized, with attention to detail and commitment to clear documentation.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment; comfort working in a fluid environment where processes may change.
• Able to analyze multiple levels of information, identify opportunities, and apply innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated planning skills with ability to think strategically, both short and long-term.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks both independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to serve in a leadership capacity on compliance and safety matters and related delegated responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is remote based within the United States. Candidates must be able to work from a U.S.-based location and be eligible to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network.
• Travel up to 40% as required. Travel could include, but not limited to, attending conferences, on-site vendor meetings, or team/organization-wide meetings.
• Standard work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Some roles may require additional hours during peak periods. We prioritize the quality and timeliness of work over rigid schedules and recognize the importance of connection, collaboration, and work-life balance. To support this, we offer flexible scheduling where roles allow, and in alignment with current policy, while ensuring operational needs and team collaboration are met.

$96,000 - $110,000 a year
$96,000 - $110,000/year based on qualifications and experience. This role is eligible for an annual, impact-based bonus.
TO APPLY
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and believe that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas that are critical to our success.
Interested applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume through the application link.
All candidates must be available for phone and video interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis once application review occurs.
This employer participates with E-Verify.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.