Compliance Manager Europe

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Compliance Manager Europe

Location: Besigheim (Germany) or Westhausen (Germany)

Job Summary

The regional Compliance Manager oversees ATG - Europe's product compliance program, ensuring products meet EU regulations and quality standards by developing and updating policies, monitoring regulatory changes, collaborating with business units, and maintaining product documentation for the region. This role indirectly reports to the Sr Global Compliance Manager, partners with business unit leaders and executive management; and serves as a subject matter expert regarding the interpretation of local and government regulations pertaining to product compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, review, interpret and provide guidance regarding European regulations related to product safety, packaging, labeling, and environmental compliance (e.g., REACH, RoHS, WEEE, CLP, EPR, CE)

• Work with global compliance team to ensure product compliance meets requirements of countries where products are being sold

• Ensure supply chain compliance with applicable laws and standards, including customs, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. Work with Quality and Engineering Department to develop and maintain compliance documentation and audit processes

• Collaborate with R&D, procurement, legal, global compliance team, business units and quality teams to ensure compliance is embedded in product development and sourcing

• Support in other compliance audits according to European legislation e.g. supply chain act, ESG and other legal requirements

• Lead internal training and awareness programs on compliance topics

• Support incident management and corrective actions related to non-compliance

• Work with customers to address product compliance requests and needs

• Work with legal team to liaise with external regulatory bodies and industry associations

Critical Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance management, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks

• Basic SAP R/3 knowledge

• Excellent communication and project management skills

• Prior experience working with risk management departments and environmental health and safety is a plus

• Fluent in English & German additional European languages are a plus

What we offer:

• Attractive Salary package

• 30 days vacation

• International environment

• Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)

• Bike-Leasing

• Home Office possibility

Please apply with an English CV

At Apex Tool Group ), we're passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site - we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH, SATA, Crescent, Cleco, Weller and APEX that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
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