Corporate Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Hybrid - Berea/Cuyahoga Falls, OH (with periodic travel to Winston-Salem, NC)

AECO is seeking a Corporate Compliance & Safety Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting corporate quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives across multiple locations. This hands-on role involves assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality and compliance systems to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive in driving continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Management and Compliance Programs
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of corporate quality management and compliance programs.
  • Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, ISO, and other regulatory standards across all business units.
• Audits and Inspections
  • Conduct audits and inspections to assess quality and safety compliance, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Schedule and perform routine safety audits, collaborating with team members to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Safety Training and Initiatives
  • Support and participate in safety training sessions, promoting a culture of safety and awareness within the organization.
  • Provide training on various safety topics as needed.
• Compliance Administration
  • Administer corporate compliance systems, including ISO Express, SharePoint, and safety programs.
  • Monitor and report on quality and safety performance metrics, assisting in the implementation of corrective actions as necessary.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Collaborate with facility teams and General Managers to ensure adherence to compliance standards and effective implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Assist in coordinating interactions with regulatory agencies, including inspections and compliance reporting.
• Documentation Management
  • Maintain corporate and facility procedural documentation to ensure alignment with regulations and company policies.
• Site Visits and Travel
  • Conduct regular site visits to Alloy Engineering (Berea, OH) and Mach3 (Cuyahoga Falls, OH), with quarterly travel to Thermcraft (Winston-Salem, NC).
• Continuous Improvement
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory awareness throughout the organization.
• Compliance and Equipment Inspections
  • Ensure that all safety-related equipment meets OSHA, ANSI, and other regulatory standards through MaintainX. Schedule and coordinate inspections with production site leaders.
  • Oversee yearly inspections of lifting devices (slings, eye bolts, lifting clamps, plate clamps, and chains) and forklifts, ensuring results are reviewed and corrective actions are taken as required.
• Recordkeeping
  • Track maintenance schedules, inspections, and certifications for safety-related equipment.
  • Verify weekly that daily crane and forklift inspections are being completed.
• Incident Investigation
  • Investigate incidents to identify root causes and develop corrective actions.

· Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

· Minimum 3 years of experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or EHS within a manufacturing environment.

· Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, as well as ISO standards.

· Experience in conducting audits and supporting quality and compliance programs.

· Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

· Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

· Ability to travel between company locations as needed.

Core Values:

• Do Right - Always!
• Customer-Centric Teamwork
• Get it Done! – Well and Timely
• Drama-Free Work Environment
• Be Smart, Grow & Learn, Stay Smart

AECO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. We are proud to be a Fair Chance employer—we hire based on skill, character, and a genuine desire to grow with us. Please note that a background and drug screen is required as part of our hiring process.