Compliance Auditor

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Compliance Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring adherence to internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements across the enterprise. The Compliance Auditor is responsible for conducting independent, objective audits and assessments across the company’s corporate, product, and environmental compliance programs. This role involves conducting audits, identifying risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a strong compliance culture. The Compliance Auditor works closely with the legal team, compliance leaders, business units, and other functional teams to identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and verify remediation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job.

• Plan, execute, and report on compliance audits across manufacturing, distribution, and corporate functions.
• Evaluate operational, environmental, regulatory, health & safety, and trade compliance practices.
• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and international regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DOT, FRA, and TSCA).
• Review internal controls and procedures related to product labeling, transportation, chemical handling, and international trade.
• Collaborate with site managers and department heads to implement corrective actions and track remediation efforts.
• Maintain audit documentation and prepare detailed reports for senior leadership.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and emerging risks in the automotive and chemical sectors.
• Follows and supports compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.

Marginal Functions

The individual may be asked to perform other duties.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

An individual qualified for this job must be:

• able to demonstrate ability to interpret complex data and regulations.
• able to demonstrate skill in identifying patterns, anomalies, and root causes.
• committed to integrity and objectivity.
• able to question assumptions and validate evidence.
• able to prepare clear and concise reporting of audit findings.
• able to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders.
• able to influence policy changes and organizational improvements.
• thorough in reviewing documentation and identifying discrepancies.
• able to develop actionable recommendations to address compliance gaps.
• able to stay current with regulatory changes and evolving risks.
• able to manage multiple audits and deadlines efficiently, timely, and with a sense of urgency.
• able to handle sensitive information with care and professionalism.
• technologically adept and proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), chemical management systems, data analytics tools, and other database systems.
• a self-starter and comfortable working in a team environment, as well as independently.

*Hybrid/Remote worker must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, environmental science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in compliance auditing, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of automotive industry regulations and chemical safety standards is highly preferred.
• Experience with state and federal regulatory frameworks, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Prop 65).

Physical Demands OF Essential Functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a desk-based job and will require the individual to remain seated for long periods of time and have the manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, phone, copier/scanner, and similar machines.

Special Work & Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work both from home and on site at company corporate offices and manufacturing and distribution facilities.
• The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the individual in this role encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.
  • The individual will work primarily in an indoor office type setting. Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation and/or office equipment noise.

ADA/ADAAA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.

Disclaimer

Please read the below statements and sign below to confirm your understanding. Note that this is not an employment contract and does not in any way constitute a job offer or alter the at-will status of employment at Highline Warren.

I understand the above job description, and I believe I can perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. I also understand that all the duties are not described above and that, if offered the job, I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. I understand that this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

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