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Compliance Manager, EHS & Food SafetyRestaurant Technologies • Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Compliance Manager, EHS & Food Safety

Compliance Manager, EHS & Food Safety

Restaurant Technologies • Mendota Heights, Minnesota
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Compliance Manager, EHS & Food Safety

The Compliance Manager, EHS & Food Safety is responsible for the ongoing stewardship, continuous improvement, and scalability of RT’s established Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and HACCP-based Food Safety programs across all locations nationwide. This role ensures programs remain compliant, effective, and aligned with evolving regulatory, customer, and business requirements while supporting safe, consistent operations in a fleet- and depot-centric environment.

We encourage highly motivated candidates who are dedicated to food safety compliance and quality assurance to apply and help uphold our commitment to excellence across all facilities.

Location and Travel

This position requires extensive travel, with a minimum of 50% of time dedicated to audits, training sessions, and visits to customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will be located within the continental US and within reasonable distance to a major airport.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 annually, plus a 15% bonus opportunity. Please note that the base salary will vary based on geographic location, market conditions, and the candidate's experience.

Primary Job Accountabilities :

1. EHS & Food Safety Program Stewardship

  • Serve as the program owner and subject matter expert for RT’s Environmental-related Safety Programs, including site-based protocols and food safety programs.
  • Maintain, evolve, and scale existing programs to meet changing regulatory, customer, and operational needs without introducing unnecessary complexity.
  • Ensure policies, procedures, and controls remain current, practical, and embedded in daily operations.
  • Support Depot Leaders’ ownership of EHS and food safety documentation, including revision control, record retention, and audit readiness.
  • Partner with Operations, Fleet, and Facilities to ensure environmental, workplace safety, and food safety considerations are integrated into depot design, equipment deployment, and process changes.

2. Audit, Inspection & Compliance Oversight

  • Review third-party audits, customer assessments, and regulatory inspections, ensuring corrective actions are effective, sustainable, and prevent recurrence.
  • Support internal EHS and food safety audits across RT locations, clearly communicating findings, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide on-site support during unannounced inspections and audits, coaching local leadership through regulatory interactions.
  • Track, analyze, and report compliance trends by depot, region, and enterprise to inform leadership decisions and proactive risk mitigation.
  • 3. Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with applicable FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state / local regulations, in partnership with Regulatory and EHS Business Partner resources.
  • Maintain timely regulated registrations and required regulatory filings for RT facilities.
  • Support environmental compliance initiatives including waste handling, spill prevention, chemical management, and safe material storage.
  • 4. Training, Enablement & Capability Building

  • Sustain, refresh, and enhance existing EHS and food safety training programs, including leader onboarding and ongoing field training.
  • Partner with Operations Excellence to develop and update training materials to reflect regulatory updates, audit findings, and operational best practices.
  • Enable leaders at all levels to understand and execute their accountability for environmental safety, workplace safety, and food safety compliance.
  • 5. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Build strong working relationships with Operations, Fleet, Facilities, Regulatory, third-party auditors, pest control providers, and chemical suppliers.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to field leadership, balancing compliance requirements with operational realities.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with leaders and stakeholders regarding risks, expectations, and improvement plans.
  • 6. Incident, Complaint & Risk Management

  • Support investigation of customer complaints, safety incidents, and compliance deviations, identifying root causes and systemic improvements.
  • Oversee Mock Recall and traceability exercises, ensuring effective execution, documentation, and follow-up actions.
  • Monitor emerging risks and regulatory changes to proactively adapt existing programs.
  • 7. Equipment, Fleet & Operational Safety Support

  • Partner with Fleet, Distribution, and Depot teams to ensure equipment use, transfers, and maintenance meet environmental, safety, and food safety requirements.
  • Monitor equipment calibration programs and performance trends to identify and mitigate risk.
  • Support safe field testing and deployment of new equipment and processes when EHS or food safety risks are present.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Food Science, Industrial Safety, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing EHS and / or food safety programs in multi-site operational environments.
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining and scaling mature EHS and / or HACCP-based food safety programs within a growing organization.
  • Working knowledge of HACCP principles, Codex Alimentarius, and risk-based food safety systems.
  • Experience conducting audits, inspections, and training across distributed operations.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks applicable to fleet- and facility-based businesses (FDA, OSHA, EPA).
  • Familiarity with SQF or other GFSI-recognized standards preferred.
  • Certifications (Preferred or Ability to Obtain)

  • HACCP Manager / Auditor (ASQ or equivalent)
  • EHS-related certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP) a plus
  • Core Competencies

  • Strong operational and business acumen
  • Ability to influence without authority and build trust with field leaders
  • Pragmatic, risk-based problem solver
  • Data-driven and systems-oriented thinker
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Collaborative, self-aware, and committed to continuous improvement
  • Inclusive Employer

    At Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity , and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”

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