Operations & Compliance Coordinator

The Battery Network • Atlanta, GA

3d • Remote

About The Position

At The Battery Network, we are leading the charge to turn yesterday’s batteries into tomorrow’s power. As the nation’s premier battery collection and recycling nonprofit, we’ve spent over three decades leading the charge toward a cleaner planet and a circular economy. We connect consumers, businesses, manufacturers, and municipalities through one trusted network. We provide education, collection, logistics, and compliance expertise, helping our partners stay ahead of regulation while capturing the critical materials that power the future. We keep valuable materials in circulation and out of landfills—reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, strengthening America’s energy independence, and protecting people, property, and the planet. We’re looking for passionate changemakers to help us scale our impact and shape the future of sustainability. If you're ready to turn purpose into action, you’ll thrive in our mission-driven, collaborative environment.

POSITION SUMMARY
LOCATION: Remote - Greater Atlanta, GA preferred
TRAVEL: Local: Estimated 5 days/month, Overnight: Limited, as required (Estimated ~2x-5x/year)
LEVEL: Entry-Level
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter via the application link.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations & Compliance Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless execution of logistics, compliance, and operational workflows across The Battery Network’s battery recycling programs. This role supports the organization’s ability to scale by managing day-to-day operational tasks, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements across a complex network of service providers, vendors, and internal teams. This is a remote position that could spend an estimated 5 days per month collaborating on site with a closely integrated vendor who is located north-west of metro Atlanta. Only candidates who live within 50 miles of Marietta, GA, will be considered.
If you are a self-starter who thrives in a highly collaborative environment, builds strong internal and external relationships, is detail-oriented, takes initiative, and brings a process-improvement mindset to your work, join us and make an impact!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Compliance, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field AND/OR 1-3 years’ experience in operations compliance, supply chain or administrative coordination.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for The Battery Network, with or without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of compliance regulations and quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of logistics and nurturing vendor relationships.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and operations software.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment; comfort working in a fluid environment where processes may change.
• Hazardous Material Certifications (US 49CFR) a plus.
• Thrives in a mission-driven environment where culture and values are central to success.
• Eager to join a team that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Data gathering, handling, organization, and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, both internally and externally
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive issue resolution
• Curiosity to learn and thrive in a remote environment
• Interested in and able to flourish in a mission-based organization where culture and values are paramount in importance.
• Logistics, operations, and materials handling

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end shipment logistics, including scheduling, process documentation, and troubleshooting for high-volume and specialized shipments.
• Maintain trackers and dashboards to monitor inventory, create inventory movement, and manage delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with freight brokers, battery recycling processors, and external vendors to ensure timely pickups and deliveries, including resolving shipment refusals and rerouting as needed.
• Provide on-site support for process development, innovation, system implementation, and change management assistance at preferred vendors.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., International Organization for Standardization [ISO], Department of Transportation [DOT]) and internal standards for battery handling, sorting, and reporting.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies such as duplicate or unknown enterprise resource planning (ERP) entries.
• Support audit readiness and vendor performance tracking through detailed reporting and documentation.
• Maintain and update operational data systems (e.g., ERP) with accurate shipment, backlog, and ERP entry information.
• Collaborate on the development of automated alerts and dashboards for regulated state compliance, throughput, and unattributed reporting.

Benefits

• Annual, impact-based bonus
• Mileage incurred for approved business travel is reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level