Plant Compliance Manager

Position: Compliance Specialist
Description:
CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH

• The employer will be disclosed to qualified candidates at the screening stage.
  ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring a Plant Compliance Manager to lead the enterprise ethics and compliance program for a major heavy-industrial company and advise senior leadership on legal, regulatory, policy, and business-integrity risk. You'll own program governance, direct risk assessments and investigations, oversee corrective actions, and manage state and local government incentive compliance tied to a major capital-investment commitment.
This is a high-visibility, build-it role - a chance to stand up and shape the compliance function for a major new Ascension Parish operation, working directly with executives and external stakeholders.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise ethics and compliance program - annual plan, policies, controls, and reporting framework
Advise executives and department leaders on compliance risk, policy interpretation, regulatory obligations, conflicts of interest, and anti-bribery and corruption
Direct enterprise compliance risk assessments, monitoring, testing, internal reviews, and remediation of control gaps
Oversee hotline matters and internal investigations - evidence preservation, interviews, findings, and corrective actions - in coordination with Legal and HR
Establish and oversee third-party due diligence, sanctions and restricted-party screening, and gifts, entertainment, disclosure, and approval controls
Develop and deliver risk-based compliance training, and maintain complete, audit-ready program records
Manage state and local government incentive obligations - agreements, compliance calendars, milestone tracking, and reporting - validating the supporting capital, jobs, and payroll data across teams
Serve as primary compliance contact for government agencies, auditors, and external counsel, and prepare executive reports on compliance risk, investigations, incentive status, and program effectiveness
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000+, depending on experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with company match; paid time off (PTO)
Requirements:
WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's degree in Compliance, Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Law, or a related field
5+ years of progressively responsible compliance, legal, audit, risk, or government-incentive experience, including leading programs or significant cross-functional initiatives
Compliance experience in manufacturing, construction, energy, or a multinational organization
Experience administering state or local economic-development incentives (jobs, capital investment, payroll, or infrastructure commitments)
Proven ability to advise senior leaders, exercise independent judgment, manage sensitive investigations, and elevate significant risk appropriately
Strong knowledge of corporate compliance program expectations, internal controls, policy governance, and regulatory or contractual reporting
Clear communicator in English who safeguards confidential information and works well across functions and cultures
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

JD, CCEP, CCEP-I, CPA, CIA, CFE, or another relevant professional credential
All qualified candidates will be contacted in 1-2 business days.
Lofton Staffing Equal Opportunity Employer

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