Manager, Safety, Sanitation And Compliance

About Us

Based in Chesapeake, VA, Family Dollar operates more than 7,000 stores across the contiguous U.S., supported by a coast-to-coast logistics network and more than 80,000 Associates. Family Dollar is a leading value retailer serving communities of all sizes. Join our mission to deliver value and service while building a culture of operational excellence and safety.

The Opportunity

The Safety & Sanitation Compliance Manager (SSCM) is a key leader within Family Dollar’s Distribution Center (DC) network. This position combines hands-on facility management with cross-network leadership, guiding peer Operations Leaders and driving consistency across safety, sanitation, and environmental compliance programs.

This role is ideal for an experienced compliance professional ready to elevate into a broader leadership position. The SSCM will manage their assigned DC while also mentoring Leaders across the network and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives alongside the Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Department.

Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Own all aspects of safety, sanitation, and environmental compliance within assigned distribution center
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to implement daily safety initiatives and sanitation protocols
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations in addition to Food Safety related audits
• Standardize safety and sanitation SOPs across the DC network; drive improvements to CAPA processes
• Facilitate team meetings, training, and communication sessions across sites to align on program execution
• Serve as liaison to regulatory agencies and support facilities during audits or inspections
• Deliver safety and sanitation training for associates, supervisors, and SSCMs across the network
• Act as a key communicator between Site Leadership and Corporate EHS/Food Safety
• Promote the Company safety program and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Own all aspects of Site’s Internal Pest Management program, frequently working with outside vendor on pest control and keeping building free of all pest related issues

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Management, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in safety, sanitation, or compliance management in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing settings
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FDA, EPA, and RCRA requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience (formal or informal), including team coaching or cross-functional project leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate across departments and leadership levels
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Lawson or similar systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate performance trends and risk proactively
• Potential travel up to 25%

Required Certifications:

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training

Preferred Qualifications:

• HAZWOPER or Chemical Safety Training
• First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification
• Experience leading safety and sanitation programs across multiple sites
• Familiarity with audit management and compliance tracking systems

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all background