Compliance Manager – Join Midwest Salt’s Dynamic Team!

At Midwest Salt , we don’t just deliver salt – we deliver excellence. With almost 40 years in the industry, we’ve mastered the trifecta: top-quality products, competitive pricing, and reliable, on-time delivery. But what truly sets us apart is our people.

Why Midwest Salt?

We believe in building win-win relationships, not just with our customers and vendors but with our team members too. When you join Midwest Salt, you become part of a dynamic, agile work environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. We foster a community that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Guided by proven processes, we are committed to helping you reach your career goals as we grow together toward becoming the largest nationwide salt distributor.

Position Overview: Compliance Manager

This position reports to the company’s COO. This person ensures that all business operations are conducted legally and ethically, within our standards, safeguarding the company from legal risks while maintaining operational excellence. This hands-on role requires developing and enforcing policies, managing compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating risks, and training staff on compliance matters. With opportunities to innovate and grow, you’ll also be cross-trained to temporarily step into other open leadership roles, providing vital support across the organization until the position is filled. We’re looking for someone eager to dive in, make a real difference, and grow with us every step of the way!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant federal, state, and local laws, including those set by OSHA, EPA, DOT, NSF, and other governing bodies. Update policies and procedures as regulations change and submit timely reports to regulatory agencies.
2. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks associated with non-compliance. Regularly review practices and implement controls to safeguard the company against penalties and reputational damage.
3. Policy Development and Implementation : Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and efficiency. Communicate these policies effectively to all staff.
4. Contract Management : Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, landlords, and other stakeholders. Monitor contract compliance to ensure all terms are met and resolve any breaches or discrepancies.
5. Mergers & Acquisitions: A participant on the team in analyzing market trends, conducting due diligence, negotiating deal terms, and transition plans to maximize stakeholder value.
6. Training and Internal Audits: Oversee employee training on compliance policies and legal obligations. Conduct regular audits of processes and practices to ensure alignment with legal and internal standards. Address areas of non-compliance through corrective actions.
7. Strategic and Administrative Oversight : Contribute to strategic planning with insights on compliance and operational efficiency. Manage administrative functions to ensure smooth, legally compliant operations across all departments.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Regulatory Knowledge and Compliance Expertise: Ability to interpret, apply, and update policies to meet federal, state, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Proficiency in identifying compliance vulnerabilities and implementing strategies to mitigate potential legal and reputational risks.
3. Policy Development and Implementation: Expertise in creating, enforcing, and updating policies to ensure operational consistency and adherence to standards.
4. Training and Team Development: Skilled in designing and delivering compliance training to ensure employees understand and fulfill their legal and ethical responsibilities.
5. Contract Management and Negotiation: Capability to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts while assessing risks and ensuring adherence to terms by all parties.
6. Strategic and Administrative Oversight: Strong leadership in managing audits, cross-functional projects, and administrative functions to align operations with strategic goals.

Why You Should Apply:

1. Be part of a company that values your success as much as its own.
2. Opportunity for growth and development in a supportive environment.
3. Work with a team that encourages innovation, collaboration, and learning.

Benefits Include:

1. 401k with company matching
2. Company-paid employee and partial family health and dental insurance
3. Vision insurance
4. Company-paid life insurance
5. Supplemental life insurance
6. Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
7. Vacation Days Off
8. PTO Days Off
9. Bonus Days Off

If you’re ready to join a team that values what you bring to the table and is dedicated to both individual and company success, we want to hear from you!