Manufacturing Compliance Specialist
Canada Solar Inc.
At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.
Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacturing & Operational Compliance
- Partner with plant leadership to implement and monitor compliance controls across production, maintenance, procurement, and warehouse operations.
- Ensure adherence to applicable U.S. regulatory requirements (federal, state, and local), including operational permits and reporting obligations.
- Support regulatory inspections and internal audits.
- Maintain required documentation and records in alignment with regulatory and company standards.
- Identify operational compliance risks and drive corrective actions with site teams.
- Trade & Supply Chain Compliance
- Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. manufacturing operations and the Corporate Trade Compliance team, ensuring alignment with enterprise trade compliance policies and escalation of potential risks. Collaborate on high-risk transactions, regulatory inquiries, and interpretation of trade requirements impacting plant operations.
- Support compliance with U.S. import/export regulations.
- Third-Party & Vendor Compliance
- Oversee risk-based due diligence on U.S.-based and international suppliers, contractors, and service providers supporting manufacturing operations.
- Support vendor onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes.
- Maintain accurate documentation of third-party risk assessments and approvals.
- Audits, Monitoring & Reporting
- Support internal compliance audits, site self-assessments, and external regulatory reviews.
- Track remediation of audit findings and ensure timely closure.
- Develop and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.
- Assist in internal investigations related to potential compliance issues.
- Training & Policy Implementation
- Deliver practical, U.S.-focused compliance training to plant personnel, supervisors, and functional teams.
- Support implementation and localization of corporate compliance policies at the site level.
- Provide day-to-day compliance guidance to operations teams.
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. manufacturing sites and Corporate Compliance.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Finance, and HR to ensure consistent compliance practices.
- Support alignment between corporate standards and U.S. regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, law, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk management roles within a U.S. manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory frameworks impacting manufacturing and supply chains (e.g., import/export controls, regulatory inspections, and operational compliance).
- Experience with trade compliance, sanctions screening, or third-party risk management preferred.
- Familiarity with solar, energy, or advanced manufacturing environments is a plus.
- ACAMS (CAMS), CCEP, or similar compliance/risk certification preferred but not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational processes.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
- Strong communication skills with experience interacting with plant personnel and corporate stakeholders.
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