Compliance Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of regulatory and corporate compliance across our operations. This role requires in-depth knowledge of industry-specific regulations, customer-specific compliance expectations, and global standards (e.g., RBA, ISO, OSHA, RoHS, REACH, CTPAT, ESG, EICC). The ideal candidate will have strong operational discipline and experience managing compliance protocols, correspondence, audit programs, and implementation of corporate policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance Management & Strategy Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to local and international regulations. Interpret and communicate compliance requirements to relevant stakeholders. Drive the company's compliance roadmap, ensuring alignment with customer, government, and industry expectations.

2. Regulatory & Customer Requirement Handling Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and customer specific compliance mandates (e.g., RBA, ISO 14001/45001/9001, IATF 16949, FDA, etc.). Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and proactively assess their impact on company operations. Serve as a primary point of contact for all compliance-related communications, both internal and external.

3. Compliance Implementation & Internal Controls Lead cross-functional implementation of compliance controls across departments (QA, Manufacturing, HR, Supply Chain, PM, Facility, Warehouse, IT, RND, Engineering). Support and guide teams on documentation, record keeping, and traceability requirements. Establish and manage risk registers and ensure timely mitigation of identified compliance gaps.

4. Audit & Monitoring Plan, coordinate, and lead internal and external compliance audits. Address and resolve audit findings with timely corrective actions and follow-up reviews. Ensure continuous audit readiness across all relevant functions.

5. Ethics & Code of Conduct Champion ethical business conduct, manage Code of Conduct trainings, and handle whistle blower or ethics violation investigations. Lead due diligence efforts for suppliers, partners, and contractors in accordance with company ethics and sustainability expectations.

6. Training & Awareness Design and deliver training programs on compliance topics to all levels of the organization. Drive compliance culture through communication campaigns and leadership engagement.

7. Documentation & Reporting Maintain organized compliance documentation and reporting structure. Prepare regular compliance reports for management and HQ governance teams.

Key Compliance Areas in Scope:

• RBA (Responsible Business Alliance)
• Environmental Compliance (RoHS, REACH, ISO 14001)
• Labor & Human Rights (forced labor, working hours, fair wages, etc.)
• Health & Safety (ISO 45001, OSHA)
• Conflict Minerals, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption
• Export Control, CTPАТ
• Data Privacy & Information Security (if applicable)
• ESG & Sustainability (carbon emission reporting, supplier audits)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications in Compliance, Internal Audit, or Risk Management (e.g., CCEP, ISO Lead Auditor) are an advantage.
• Minimum 5-10 years of working experience in a compliance, audit, or governance-related function. Experience in the EMS or electronics manufacturing industry is highly preferred. Proven track record in managing customer audits, regulatory inspections, and cross functional compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in handling customers, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and compliance reporting systems.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Chinese Mandarin is a plus.
• Office-based with frequent interaction across production floors and supplier sites.
• May require occasional travel for customer audits, supplier audits, or corporate meetings.

Salary Range: RM8000 - RM15000