Director - Compliance, Quality & Safety (Hawthorne Army Depot)

Director - Compliance, Quality & Safety (Hawthorne Army Depot)

Teams: Operations

Posting Start Date: 8/6/26

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Job Summary
The Director of Compliance provides leadership for all regulatory, quality-management, and occupational safety programs across the program at the

Hawthorne Army Depot in Hawthorne, Nevada . Acting as the strategic architect of an integrated Compliance, Quality, and Safety Management System (CQS-MS), the Director ensures the program meets or exceeds applicable federal, state, and industry requirements while embedding a culture of integrity, continuous improvement, and zero harm.

This position will be based onsite in Hawthorne, NV.

Responsibilities

Own the Compliance Program: risk assessments, annual plan, policy development, training & investigations. Monitor and interpret laws/regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO 9001/45001, contract requirements) and communicate impacts. Serve as primary liaison to regulators and internal & external auditors; lead regulatory reporting and responses.

Oversee Quality Management System (QMS) including document control, internal/external audits, corrective & preventive actions (CAPA), supplier quality, and customer satisfaction metrics. Lead ISO certifications and any sector-specific quality standards.

Direct the Occupational Safety & Health program: hazard recognition, industrial hygiene, incident
ear-miss investigations, corrective action tracking, emergency response. Ensure compliance with safety plans; track TRIR/DART and drive initiatives toward zero injuries.

Develop and maintain leading/lagging KPI dashboards for compliance, quality, and safety; analyze trends and recommend actions. Benchmark best practices; sponsor cross-functional projects that integrate compliance, quality, and safety objectives.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Deep knowledge of OSHA & ISO 9001/4500, root‑cause methodologies (8D, TapRooT®)

Expertise of risk assessment (FMEA, Bow‑Tie).

Expertise of data analytics/reporting tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) B.S. /B.A. in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Management or related field or equivalent combination of Education and Experience. Required

Technical training in Quality Control, Quality Assurance or similar. Preferred

5+ years experience in Safety Management with executive management experience preferred or five(5) years experience in Quality Control/Assurance. Required

Government contracting experience strongly preferred.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $116,880 - $175,320. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

Essential Functions

Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery

Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)

Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)

Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)

Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)

Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 poundsWalking

Hearing

Talking

Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time

Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language

Ability to read complex documents in [English] language

Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)

Capacity to reason and make sound decisions

Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment

Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site

Travel:

0 - 20%

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and Benefits-

Notices to Applicants
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.

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