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COMPANY:

Sicangu Co

POSITION

Safety, Compliance, & Quality Coordinator REPORT:

Administrative Operations Officer

CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Sicangu Co Headquarters Mission, SD

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety, Compliance & Quality Coordinator is responsible for supporting and strengthening organizational safety, compliance, and quality assurance systems across all facilities, operational areas, products, and business units. This role works collaboratively with Operations and Business Managers to develop and maintain formal Compliance Plans that identify required operational processes, safety standards, quality expectations, regulatory obligations, and audit procedures. Once established, this position conducts routine audits and operational reviews to ensure adherence to those standards and support continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance Planning & Systems Development

• Partner with Operations and Business Managers to develop and maintain Compliance Plans for facilities, operations, products, and services.
• Identify operational processes, documentation requirements, regulatory obligations, and quality standards requiring ongoing monitoring.
• Assist in developing compliance procedures, audit tools, operational controls, and SOPs related to safety, compliance, quality assurance, inventory control, and operational practices.
• Evaluate systems and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, accountability, and compliance readiness. Auditing & Operational Reviews
• Conduct audits and operational reviews of processes identified within Compliance Plans.
• Evaluate adherence to tribal ordinances, internal policies, operational standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Document audit findings, compliance gaps, risks, and corrective action recommendations.
• Support departments in implementing corrective actions and maintaining organized audit documentation. Safety & Risk Management
• Ensure facilities maintain documented fire safety procedures, evacuation plans, emergency response procedures, ADA compliance, and safety signage.
• Conduct facility safety walkthroughs and identify operational or environmental risks.
• Support incident reporting, corrective action tracking, prevention planning, and readiness for inspections, emergencies, audits, and safety-related responses.
• Reinforce workplace safety procedures and risk mitigation practices. Quality Assurance & Operational Standards
• Support the development and standardization of quality control practices across operations.
• Monitor operational consistency, documentation accuracy, inventory controls, and process integrity.
• Verify adherence to internal quality expectations, operational procedures, and compliance standards.
• Identify operational gaps and opportunities for process improvement. Documentation, Training & Coordination
• Maintain compliance-related records, audit files, operational logs, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing documentation for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Support staff training related to compliance procedures, documentation standards, workplace safety, and operational quality expectations.
• Work collaboratively across departments to reinforce accountability and consistent operational practices.

Maintain confidentiality. Assist with other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience in compliance, auditing, operations, safety coordination, inventory control, quality assurance, or process improvement preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

COMPENSATION

Wage based on education, qualifications, and experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

1 year (Preferred)

Customer Service:

1 year (Preferred)

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Wellness program

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person