Compliance Specialist

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Compliance Specialist will report to the Business Solutions Director and be responsible for supporting the establishment and maintenance of company compliance and audit programs. This includes, but is not limited to, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP), Worker Protection Standard (WPS), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

JOB DUTIES :

• Partner with teams to assist in the development and implementation of internal and external compliance programs
• Support the planning and scoping of audit engagements
• Conduct and / or participate in internal audits based upon required scope, approved processes, and timing requirements
• Provide support and guidance on compliance-related questions and decisions
• Serve as the GCP Manager by ensuring compliance with all requirements in the GCP Technical Requirements document and the Pest Management Plan agreement
• Assist in evaluating existing procedures and practices that relate to compliance and determine their operating effectiveness
• Support the development and delivery of training on relevant regulations and internal controls and maintain training records and documentation
• Assist Business Process Owners in maintaining up-to-date documentation that describes how our business operates and internal controls for compliance documentation
• Assist in the development, review, and submission of audit reports and work papers that enable fair and relevant decisions to be made
• Track and support the closure of identified gaps and confirm changes are fully implemented
• Cooperate with external auditors to plan and execute audits and ensure knowledge experts and evidence to support compliance are provided in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in the immediate response to issues brought forth by State or Federal regulators
• Support the communication of results to functional areas in a timely and thorough manner
• Assist in providing periodic updates to key stakeholders regarding progress on the compliance program
• Assist in determining whether new products meet GCP requirements, including hardgoods, and mediating gaps
• All other duties as assigned

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PHYSICAL Environment & Requirements :