Compliance Manager (Hattiesburg)

OverviewPosition Summary:FabTek Industries is a precision metal fabrication company headquartered in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, serving Tier-1 power and utility OEM customers across the electrical grid and energy infrastructure sectors. As FabTek scales, the company is establishing a dedicated compliance function to support its growing customer base, regulatory footprint, and quality systems.The Compliance Manager is a key cross-functional leader responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's enterprise compliance program across regulatory, customer, contractual, environmental, health and safety, and quality-systems domains. This role reports jointly to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer and serves as the primary internal authority on compliance-related risk identification, mitigation, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.The successful candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with deep experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, who can build durable processes from the ground up and partner effectively with operations, quality, purchasing, engineering, and human resources leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory & Industry Compliance:Maintain and continuously improve FabTek's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing manufacturing operations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality requirementsMonitor changes in regulatory requirements affecting precision metal fabrication and the power/energy infrastructure supply chain; translate changes into actionable internal policies and trainingOversee company response to regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries; serve as primary liaison with regulatory agenciesMaintain all required permits, licenses, and certifications and ensure timely renewalsCustomer & Contractual Compliance:Manage compliance obligations to Tier-1 power and utility OEM customers, including supplier code of conduct attestations, business ethics certifications, conflict minerals reporting (Dodd-Frank Section 1502), REACH and RoHS declarations, Prop 65 disclosures, and customer-specific quality and ethics requirementsMaintain supplier portal compliance across multiple customer portals, ensuring on-time submission of certifications, insurance certificates, audit responses, scorecards, and ESG/sustainability questionnairesSupport customer-driven audits — including supplier qualification audits, quality system audits, process audits, and source inspections — and act as the central coordinator for documentation, corrective action plans, and follow-upManage country-of-origin compliance, including Buy American Act, Build America Buy America (BABA), and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) certifications where required by utility, federal, or infrastructure end-customersReview nondisclosure agreements, supplier agreements, master purchase agreements, terms and conditions, and certifications for compliance implications; coordinate with outside counsel as neededTrack and report on contractual obligations and flow-down requirements to subcontractors and suppliers, including ITAR/EAR export-control screening where applicableSupport cybersecurity-related supplier obligations as OEMs increasingly flow down NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or equivalent requirements to manufacturing suppliersQuality Systems & Industry Standards:Partner with the Quality team to maintain and continuously improve the company's ISO 9001 quality management system, including internal audit programs, management reviews, document control, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processesSupport compliance with industry-specific standards applicable to power and utility OEM supply, including ASME, ANSI, AWS (D1.1 structural welding, D1.6 stainless), AISC, NEMA, UL, and IEEE standards as required by customer specificationsSupport compliance with IEEE standards relevant to electrical equipment fabrication and the transmission and distribution market (e.g., IEEE C57 transformer series, IEEE C37 switchgear series) where flowed down by customersMaintain welder qualifications, weld procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications (WPQ) in accordance with AWS and ASME Section IX requirementsCoordinate material traceability, mill test reports (MTRs), and certificates of conformance (CoCs) to meet customer flow-down requirementsSupport nondestructive examination (NDE) and inspection program compliance, including coordination with Level II/III inspectors where requiredMaintain readiness for future certifications as customer or market demand requires (e.g., ISO 14001 environmental, ISO 45001 safety, AS9100 aerospace, IATF 16949 automotive)Support root-cause analysis and corrective action documentation for nonconformances raised by customers, third-party auditors, or internal reviews; ensure 8D and PPAP-style responses where requiredEnvironmental, Health & Safety (EHS):Coordinate with plant leadership in Hazlehurst to ensure compliance with OSHA recordkeeping, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, machine safeguarding, PPE, and other safety standards relevant to metal fabrication operationsMaintain SDS library, chemical inventories, and air/water/waste permit reporting in coordination with operationsSupport incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and workers' compensation compliance reportingLead or co-lead the Safety Committee and drive measurable improvements in safety performance metricsPolicy, Training & Culture:Own the company's compliance policy library — including code of conduct, anti-harassment, whistleblower, conflict of interest, gift and entertainment, and information security policies — ensuring policies are current, accessible, and consistently enforcedDesign and deliver annual compliance training for all employees, with role-specific training for purchasing, sales, operations, and human resourcesAdminister the company's confidential reporting (hotline) mechanism and lead investigations of compliance concerns, working with leadership, human resources, and outside counsel as appropriateChampion a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across all FabTek locationsRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive compliance, quality, EHS, or regulatory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentDemonstrated experience managing multiple compliance domains (regulatory, customer, contractual, EHS, or quality) in a multi-stakeholder organizationWorking knowledge of ISO 9001, OSHA, EPA, and the regulatory environment applicable to U.S. manufacturing operationsFamiliarity with industry standards relevant to metal fabrication, including ASME, ANSI, AWS, and IEEEStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneouslyExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to write clear policies, audit responses, and executive-level summariesHigh personal integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive mattersProficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and document management systemsAbility to work on-site in Jackson, Mississippi, and travel to the Hazlehurst, Mississippi facility regularlyPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, environmental science, quality management, legal studies, or a related fieldExperience supporting customers in the power grid, electrical equipment, transmission and distribution, or heavy industrial equipment sectorsDirect experience navigating Tier-1 power and utility OEM supplier qualification programs, supplier portals, and audit cyclesFamiliarity with AWS welding certifications, ASME Section IX, NDE programs, and material traceability requirements (MTRs, CoCs)Working knowledge of IEEE, NEMA, UL, and ANSI standards as applied to electrical equipment manufacturingExperience with country-of-origin compliance frameworks (Buy American Act, BABA, TAA) and export controls (ITAR/EAR)Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC cybersecurity frameworks as flowed down to manufacturing suppliersProfessional certification such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalentExperience implementing or administering compliance management software, learning management systems, or document control platformsCompensation & Benefits:FabTek offers a competitive total compensation package, including:• Base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications• Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance• Paid time off and company holidays• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution• Professional development support, including certifications and continuing educationWork Environment & Physical Requirements: