What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Steel Partners LLC?
Job Description
COMPANY BACKGROUND :
SL Montevideo Technology, Inc (MTI) is a manufacturer and developer of precision, high-performance electric motors, drives, and controllers in addition to precision winding components. In conjunction with its subsidiaries, MTI designs, manufactures, and markets power electronics, motion control, power protection, power quality electromagnetic, and specialized communication equipment in the United States and internationally. We serve both the aerospace and commercial markets. MTI’s business strategy is to enhance the growth and profitability of each of its businesses through the penetration of attractive new market niches, further improvement of operations through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles, and expansion of global capabilities. MTI expects to achieve these goals through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. MTI’s website is MTI is a subsidiary of Steel Partners, Inc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
As the Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the compliance for MTI products and ensure that the organization complies with global regulatory requirements and potentially assist with trade compliance activities (import / export).
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Responsible for ensuring the organization, including affiliates, comply with materials regulations such as Prop 65, REACH, RoHS, HRA, PFAS and CMRT.
- Maintain a database of materials for purchased and manufactured goods as well as supplier compliance declarations and communicate with suppliers regarding material compliance as needed.
- Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and recommend actions to maintain compliance of active products. Advise the Engineering team on current and future legislative matters.
- Respond to customer compliance requests, propose, and implement changes necessary in the production environment due to regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance requirements are met on products with regards to labeling, packaging artwork, and instruction booklets.
- Act as the main point of contact and liaison with Source Intelligence to support responses to customer compliance requests related to REACH, RoHS, Human Rights Assessments, Prop 65, and Conflict minerals; ensure BOMs provided by the supply chain team are uploaded to ensure timely surveying of suppliers and follow up with suppliers as necessary to maintain accurate information within the database.
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritize activities, strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain records related to product registrations.
Requirements
ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS :
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Requirements and Personal Attributes) :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPETENCIES :
OUR VALUES :
Work is better when we do it together. Teamwork is about facilitating and fostering an environment where diverse viewpoints are sought out eagerly. That means communicating broadly, involving the right people at the right time, and proactively soliciting input from others.
Live the golden rule by treating each other as you would want to be treated – with kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Integrity is about doing the right thing – even when no one is looking. It’s about doing what you say you will, not letting your teammates down and being truthful. Ensure your words are aligned with your actions and follow through.
Exhibit perseverance, dedication, and attentiveness, and follow through until you get the job done.
Employ an entrepreneurial and growth mindset by seeking out new options and solutions. Offer novel approaches to customer needs and markets with sound analysis and creative thinking. Make and embrace change daily in the spirit of continuous improvement.
