Safety, Regulatory & Compliance Manager

We’re growing! To support our expanding initiatives and programming—and to continue serving as the voice of the counter top and surface fabrication industry—we will be adding this position in Q1 of 2026. This role will play a key part in advancing our work in education, safety, workforce development, and industry leadership. As our impact grows, so does our commitment to building a strong, mission-driven team dedicated to elevating the trade and supporting fabricators across the country.

The Safety, Regulatory & Compliance Manager leads the association’s safety, standards, and regulatory initiatives to improve and protect the health, wellbeing, and long-term sustainability of the counter top and surface fabrication industry. This role will oversee the development of industry standards, advancement of the association’s ANSI developer accreditation, the creation and implementation of a shop accreditation program, and the development of safety training and compliance programs for fabricators.

This individual will work collaboratively with operations, marketing, sales, and volunteer committees to ensure alignment and advancement of education, advocacy, and workforce development priorities. The Manager will serve as the staff lead to the Safety & Regulatory Committee, guiding stakeholder engagement, consensus development, and technical advisory input.

• Lead the process of preparing the association to become an ANSI-accredited Standards Developer.
• Manage the development, maintenance, and revision of industry standards through consensus-based processes.
• Facilitate working groups and committees engaged in standards development.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI guidelines, meeting documentation, notifications, procedures, and public review cycles.
• Serve as subject-matter expert regarding industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory trends.

• Architect and launch an industry-wide Counter top & Surface Fabricator Shop Accreditation Program.
• Develop requirements aligned with relevant international, national, and industry best practices (ISO 45001, OSHA).
• Create assessment criteria, audit tools, documentation requirements, and implementation plans.
• Support development of auditor training and credentialing pathways.

• Conduct hazard identification and risk evaluations to support industry guidance.
• Support development of safety manuals, templates, and best practice documentation.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory and legislative changes with potential industry impact.

• Develop health and safety management system guidance aligned with ISO 45001, ANSI Z10, and OSHA.
• Conduct or oversee safety and health compliance audits for fabricators.
• Provide subject-matter input on workforce development, certification, and credentialing pathways.

• Serve as staff lead to the Safety & Regulatory Committee.
• Facilitate collaborative efforts among fabricators, suppliers, consultants, and allied organizations.
• Build relationships with regulatory agencies, research institutions, and industry partners.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with operations, marketing, and sales to advance safety initiatives, messaging, and adoption.

• Partner with the Education, Training & Workforce Development Committee to ensure alignment of programming with safety and regulatory best practices.
• Support creation of safety-related curriculum, webinars, workshops, conference content, and micro-credentials.

• Work with marketing + communications to translate technical standards into accessible industry messaging.
• Support product launch and messaging for standards, accreditation, and safety offerings.
• Maintain documentation required for accreditation, legal, and compliance alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or related technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience in occupational health and safety, compliance, fabrication, industrial…