Canadian Solar

Manufacturing Compliance Specialist

Canadian Solar$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with plant leadership to implement and monitor compliance controls across operations.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable U.S. regulatory requirements regarding production and maintenance.
  • Support regulatory inspections and internal audits, maintaining necessary documentation.
  • Identify operational compliance risks and drive corrective actions with site teams.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. manufacturing and Corporate Trade Compliance.
  • Oversee risk-based due diligence on third-party suppliers and service providers.
  • Support internal compliance audits and track remediation of audit findings.

Benefits

  • Access to compliance training programs for professional development.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across the organization.
  • Opportunities to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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. 

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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