Compliance Officer

Nefab; Son en Breugel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nefab Packaging Netherlands is seeking a Compliance Officer to strengthen governance and audit readiness. You will coordinate internal audits, support external audits, and handle customer inquiries, ensuring compliance with laws, standards and internal policies.

You will collaborate across Quality, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and HR to deliver accurate, timely compliance information and drive continuous improvement in our processes. English proficiency is essential; Dutch is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law, Business Administration, Quality Management or related field.
• Proven experience in compliance, audit coordination, quality assurance or a comparable role.
• Strong understanding of audit processes, regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with customers, auditors and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow-up actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with audit management or compliance software is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions.
• Professional working proficiency in English; Dutch language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute internal compliance audits across departments.
• Support and facilitate external audits by customers, cert bodies and regulators.
• Prepare audit reports, document findings and monitor corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain the audit schedule and ensure timelines are met.
• Act as primary contact for customer questions on compliance and audits.
• Provide clear compliance information and audit results to customers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather required information.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies, regs and industry standards.
• Support maintenance and improvement of compliance manuals and procedures.
• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives for a culture of compliance.
• Identify risks, gaps and improvements and translate into actionable recommendations.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments and best practices.
• Support management with compliance initiatives and corrective actions.

Skills

Compliance

Audit coordination

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Dutch language

MS Office

Audit management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Quality Management or related field

Tools

Audit management software

MS Office

Job description

Compliance Officer, Nefab Packaging Netherlands

Help strengthen compliance, audit readiness and customer trust in a growing international organization.

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. Our Quality, Health, Safety, Environment and Compliance organization is vital for us to deliver reliable, sustainable and compliant packaging and logistics solutions to our customers. We are now looking for a Compliance Officer to join our team in Nefab Packaging Netherlands B.V.

As Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring that Nefab Netherlands operates in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards and internal policies. You will be responsible for coordinating and conducting internal compliance audits, supporting external audits, managing customer compliance inquiries and following up on findings and corrective actions. You will contribute to strong governance, customer confidence and the continuous improvement of our compliance processes.

You will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HR and other functions. In this role, you will connect internal stakeholders, customers and auditors, ensuring that compliance information is complete, accurate and delivered on time. You will combine a structured and detail-oriented approach with pragmatic collaboration, helping the organization translate requirements into effective day-to-day practices.

This position is located in the Netherlands, with collaboration across our Dutch organization. You will report to the QHSE Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute internal compliance audits across different departments.
• Support and facilitate external audits conducted by customers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare clear audit reports, document findings and monitor corrective actions through timely closure.
• Maintain the audit schedule and ensure audits and follow-up actions are completed within agreed timelines.
• Act as a primary point of contact for customer questions relating to compliance, audits and supporting documentation.
• Provide customers with accurate, clear and timely compliance information and audit results.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collect required information and ensure a professional customer experience.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, applicable regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of compliance manuals, procedures and documentation.
• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives that strengthen a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Identify compliance risks, gaps and improvement opportunities and translate these into practical recommendations.
• Stay informed about relevant regulatory developments, standards and industry best practices.
• Support management with compliance-related initiatives, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level in Law, Business Administration, Quality Management or a related field.
• Proven experience in compliance, audit coordination, quality assurance or a comparable role, preferably in a manufacturing, packaging or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of audit processes, regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with customers, auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow-up actions in a structured way.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with audit management or compliance software is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while actively collaborating across functions.
• Professional working proficiency in English; Dutch language skills are highly desirable.
• A proactive, pragmatic and improvement-oriented mindset.

Company values and Ways of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

About Nefab

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.