Compliance Auditor - Environmental

***Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. StaffRight Associates and our clients do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Relocation Paid!

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is seeking a high-caliber Environmental Compliance Auditor to champion regulatory integrity for a premier leader in the national food production landscape. This is a critical mandate focused on safeguarding operational excellence and ensuring that large-scale processing facilities meet the highest standards of environmental stewardship. You will serve as the primary technical authority for site audits, driving the resolution of complex compliance challenges and fostering a culture of accountability. If you are a technical expert looking to influence the environmental footprint of a top-tier industry player, this role offers the platform to execute sophisticated oversight strategies and lead meaningful corrective initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Orchestrate comprehensive environmental compliance programs across multiple production facilities to ensure seamless adherence to all governing mandates.

• Execute rigorous site inspections and diagnostic audits, tracking findings with precision to guarantee total operational transparency.

• Synthesize corrective action plans to remediate code violations, serving as the lead technical consultant for resolving production and quality-related bottlenecks.

• Monitor the lifecycle of all environmental permits, licenses, and applications, ensuring every record aligns with current legal and regulatory benchmarks.

• Engineer internal operational policies and procedural frameworks that standardize compliance across the entire business unit.

• Empower internal stakeholders through specialized technical training, enhancing organizational competency and commitment to environmental protocols.

• Maintain and optimize proprietary compliance tracking systems, delivering high-level monthly updates to leadership regarding program status and audit outcomes.

• Navigate the intricacies of local, state, and federal regulations to provide proactive guidance and mitigate risk during ongoing facility projects.

What You Bring

• Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a relevant technical discipline is required.

• Industry Expertise: 4–8 years of dedicated experience within the meat, poultry, or protein processing sectors.

• Technical Proficiency: Deep working knowledge of 40 CFR regulations and a current Wastewater license.

• Regulatory Command: A comprehensive understanding of the federal, state, and local regulatory landscape governing industrial food production.

• Audit Acumen: Proven ability to identify discrepancies and architect effective, long-term solutions for technical and environmental issues.

• Mobility: Flexibility to engage in occasional travel to support regional facility requirements.

Joining StaffRight Associates

StaffRight Associates is a specialized recruiting firm dedicated to connecting elite technical talent with high-impact organizations. We are currently facilitating this search on behalf of a distinguished client in the food and beverage industry to identify an expert who will elevate their environmental compliance standards.

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.