Compliance Specialist

Associated Packaging is looking for amazing and talented people like you! Join our team today and become part of one of the fastest growing companies and industries in the country. Employees of Associated Packaging, Inc. enjoy an energetic and people-first company culture. We are excited to offer a premium benefits package including PTO, Employee Assistance Programs, 401k matching, Health Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and much more!

The Compliance Specialist role is located at the Associated Packaging, Inc. headquarters in Gallatin, TN. This role will maintain the customer compliance program related to regulatory and other related customer requirements. This role supports Operations, Sales and Technical Service departments to retain or support new business growth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze customer requests for compliance declarations and documents. These requests will come in the form of requirements communicated through a variety of compliance portals or directly from a current or future customer via API’s branch offices. Requests can be related to OSHA, FDA, California Proposition 65, REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, Certificates of Origin, Certificates of Insurance, implementation of new regulations, etc.
• Coordinate with internal resources, suppliers, API insurance company and potentially others to obtain required documentation.
• Works with the EH&S Specialist to prioritize and close gaps to compliance deficiencies. This could include product testing to demonstrate compliance.
• Coordinates with EH&S Specialist and Technical Service Leadership related to service technician training to meet specific customer training requirements and expectations
• Evaluates compliance requests and generates requests to suppliers through email campaigns. Reviews all documentation supplied by suppliers to ensure it properly addresses the customer’s compliance request and meets customer expectations. Communicate with customers to correct deficiencies.
• Identifies and maintains supplier compliance contact database.
• Supports any regulatory audits that may be conducted, including root cause identification and development of corrective actions.
• Log, track and maintain detailed internal records of compliance in the most efficient manner. Manages applicable KPI’s.
• Coordinates with the Inventory Director relating to flow down of API customer compliance requirements to our suppliers. Recommends re-sourcing of suppliers that are unable or unwilling to demonstrate compliance. Assist with the development of a supplier qualification process.
• Stays current with upcoming regulatory changes, assesses how this may affect API and our supply chain, and makes recommendations to management.
• Closes own knowledge gaps through attendance in webinars, in-person regulatory compliance seminars or other appropriate learning sources to respond to a changing regulatory environment.
• Attends and contributes to API operations, sales, and service meetings on a regular basis to keep abreast and share current information regarding compliance challenges that the organization is facing and reports how regulatory compliance is affecting API’s business.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Science, Criminal Justice or EH&S preferred. Associates Degree in Paralegal studies acceptable.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Research experience, training in investigations or investigations experience is a plus.

Competencies:

• High ethical standards
• Ability to analyze, investigate and determine an appropriate course of action
• Ability to effectively prioritize and adhere to customer-imposed deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Above average analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attentive to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to a changing regulatory and business environment
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges
• Some domestic travel may be necessary to any of the (10) API branches

Why work at Associated Packaging, Inc.?

Longevity - Associated Packaging, Inc. has been providing packaging solutions for companies since 1977.

Stability - Even during times of recession and economic uncertainty, Associated Packaging, Inc. has remained financially strong and experienced tremendous growth.

Customer Service - We focus on partnering with our customers to find and maintain the best solution possible for their packaging needs. Our customers consider us problem solvers and profit enhancers.

Our People - At Associated Packaging, Inc., people are our greatest asset. We value each employee and know that great success comes from a great team.

Associated Packaging, Inc. is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.