Safety and Compliance Representative
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Salary$66k
LocationNewark, NJ, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentOps, Safety and Compliance
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of safety and/or risk experience required
Ability to interpret OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agency rules
Working knowledge of MS Office products
Excellent presentation and training skills
Bachelors degree in related field preferred
Previous in airline, food processing, distribution operations or other fast paced environment
Equal opportunity employer commitment – all qualified applicants will receive consideration
Skills
MS Office
Benefits
Free meals
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
About the company
We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager, Ops, Safety and Compliance, the Representative, Ops, Safety and Compliance will be responsible for supporting and monitoring the Environmental, Health and Safety program for the unit with focus on prevention and control of occupational injury and illnesses and environmental compliance. A strong focus will be on the exterior to help ensure that all Gate Gourmet procedures are followed per the customers’ requirements.
Safety and Compliance Representative
Salary: 66K
Location: 236 Vanderpool St, Newark NJ 07114
Benefits:
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Free Meals Daily
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Disability insurance
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Health insurance
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Vision insurance
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Conducts safety training programs in conjunction with the Sr. Compliance Managers and or Safety Manager in the respective unit. Training programs target all employees and ensures compliance with company new-hire, as-needed, and annual refresher requirements. Special focus on Transportation Department new CSR and CSA training along with recurrent training.
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Controls and manages training matrix for the unit.
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Supports Safety Managers in the units as well as personally reviews transportation training and manuals on an ongoing basis to ensure all requirements are current. Conducts training to bring all transportation documentation into compliance.
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Ensures all accidents and injuries are investigated and documented to determine root causes and assists unit and regional management with developing corrective action plans to prevent reoccurrence.
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Communicates required prevention steps by providing Safety Alerts, Safety Acknowledgement Forms, and Shift Briefings to unit management.
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Liaises with clients in cases on safety related issues
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Ensures compliance with company safety policies and procedures, annual written safety business plans, and company developed safety best practices through audits, support to other unit and regional EHS staff and participation in meetings
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Supports the unit in incident investigations and final reporting.
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Supports PRIDE and SQUAD teams within unit and region to enhance Safety awareness among all staff.
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Works with unit to secure full OSHA compliance in all cases, at all times
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Regularly attends and participates in various meetings and briefings
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Controls proper maintenance of CDL files in (when applicable) at the unit as required by company policy
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Monitors, controls and drives improved compliance.
Qualifications
Education:
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Bachelors degree in related field preferred
Work Experience:
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of safety and/or risk experience required.
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Previous in airline, food processing, distribution operations or other fast paced environment.
Technical Skills:
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Ability to interpret OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agency rules
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Working knowledge of MS Office products
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Hands-on, naturally involved in execution, not just planning
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A passion for continuous improvement in all fields of responsibilities
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Ability to set agenda, stay on course and develop solutions with a high degree of independence
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Analytical mind, drive and enthusiasm
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Credibility to lead change
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High standard of personal and professional integrity
Language / Communication Skills:
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Excellent presentation and training skills.
Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: Unit
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Travel %: 10% - 25%
Exemption Classification: Exempt
Internal Relationships: NA
External Relationships: NA
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: USD
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): Manager, Ops, Safety and Compliance
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):
Number of Direct Reports: None
Number of Dotted Line Reports: None
Estimated Total Size of Team: 1
Gate Group Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
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Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
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Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
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Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
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Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
Excellence
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We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
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We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.
Passion
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Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
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We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.
Responsibility
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We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
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We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility**.**
Respect
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Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
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We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.
Legal
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.
For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
We anticipate that this job will close on:
Hiring process
11/20/2026
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