The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and managing global compliance programs that support the organization's operational, regulatory, product, supply chain, and trade compliance objectives. This role partners cross-functionally with Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Legal, Logistics, Customs, Manufacturing, and regional business teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and corporate standards across all markets.
The manager will manage audits and certifications, evaluate emerging regulatory risks, and drive continuous improvement programs that support the company's growth objectives while protecting the brand and minimizing risk.
Regulatory & Product Compliance
- Manage global product compliance programs, including EU REACH compliance and Restricted Substances List (RSL) testing and monitoring programs.
- Ensure compliance with evolving international regulations, including the European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and CE certification requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance of product certifications, declarations of conformity, technical documentation, and regulatory records required for global market access.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess business impacts, ensuring proactive implementation of compliance requirements.
Compliance Advisory & Business Partnership
- Serve as a subject matter expert on global operations and product compliance requirements, advising internal stakeholders and external partners on market-specific regulatory obligations.
- Research, interpret, and communicate compliance requirements affecting product development, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and sales across global regions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Quality, Legal, Sustainability, and Commercial teams to support business objectives while ensuring compliance.
- Provide operational compliance perspectives and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, process improvements, and new market expansion efforts.
Research, Risk Assessment & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct research on emerging compliance regulations, industry best practices, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Benchmark company programs against industry standards and identify opportunities to strengthen compliance processes and controls.
- Provide synthesized analysis and actionable recommendations to senior leadership, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives.
- Support risk assessments, compliance investigations, audits, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives across global operations.
Facility Compliance for Limay, France DC
- Ensure compliance with regulations governing the storage of aerosol products and oversee required safety and environmental compliance activities.
- Implement and maintain a schedule for preventive maintenance and mandatory annual regulatory inspections and certifications.