Director, Environmental Safety Compliance

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People. 

JOB PURPOSE: The Environmental Safety Compliance Director is responsible for providing enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of environmental compliance and workplace safety across Crash Champions’ nationwide operations. This newly created role supports the organization’s rapid growth by ensuring compliance with applicable environmental and safety regulations across existing locations and newly acquired shops, while driving consistent standards, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations applicable to the automotive repair industry.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct routine audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed environmental compliance considerations into operational processes.
• Establish, implement, and maintain companywide safety programs aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and hazard assessments, recommending and overseeing corrective actions.
• Develop and oversee safety training programs to promote awareness, accountability, and compliance across all levels of the organization.
• Provide leadership and direction to Regional Safety Managers and a national safety team.
• Lead environmental and safety risk assessments across facilities.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risk and enhance workplace safety.
• Oversee emergency response planning and execution for environmental or safety-related incidents.
• Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping related to environmental and safety activities.
• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders regarding compliance status, trends, and risk exposure.
• Collaborate with internal partners to identify and implement sustainable operational practices.
• Recommend and lead initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve safety performance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance compliance programs through best practices and innovative solutions.
• Evaluate environmental and safety practices of vendors and suppliers.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure alignment with company environmental and safety standards.
• Lead the implementation of environmental and safety compliance standards in newly acquired locations.
• Assess acquisition readiness and address gaps to ensure timely compliance integration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated experience leading environmental compliance and safety programs within the automotive or related industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including corrective action implementation.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional partners, and drive change in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred.
• This role supports 600+ locations across approximately 30 states.
• Travel required approximately 30–40%, with potential travel up to 50% based on business needs.
• Hybrid work preferred at the company headquarters in Westmont, IL; qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties.  Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Crash Champions is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.