Job Description – CS Sunshine Holdings
Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world’s largest solar technology producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.
Position Title: Manufacturing Compliance Specialist
Department: Legal
Reports To: General Counsel, North America Manufacturing
Location: Mesquite, TX
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting and executing compliance programs across the company’s U.S.-based manufacturing operations. This role is embedded within plant operations and partners closely with site leadership to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Acting as a key liaison to Corporate Compliance and Legal, this position translates enterprise compliance requirements into practical, plant-level controls across production, procurement, logistics, and supply chain activities. The role requires a hands-on approach to managing compliance risks in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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 with metrics, dashboards, and reporting for plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.
- Assist in internal investigations related to potential compliance issues.
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.
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.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
