Compliance Manager - LG Chem - Atlanta - Urgent

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

We are actively searching for a Compliance Manager to develop, oversee and manage ongoing compliance efforts for our business in the Americas region. This role reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel, Americas, and will work closely with the Americas Legal Team, along with Americas and LG Chem global leadership to support compliance initiatives, help to develop and conform policies and procedures to best practices, and conduct routine inspections of compliance systems and controls. This is an individual contributor role based in our Corporate Office in Atlanta, GA.

Essential Functions:

• Supports compliance for all subsidiaries and business operations in the Americas region
• Partners closely on all aspects of the business and supports all departments and subsidiaries in tracking and monitoring key risks and internal controls
• Oversees internal compliance inspections
• Partners with EHS teams at local subsidiaries to help serve as control tower for compliance function and for EHS / safety function
• Builds and maintains working knowledge of laws, regulations and industry standards applicable to the company’s products and business lines
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees compliance function for Americas region, including guiding compliance efforts and reporting to Compliance Committee
• Develops work plans and risk assessments and identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerabilities and risk
• Supports Americas Legal Team in responding to legal inquiries, third party, governmental and internal audits and investigations
• Supports broader LG Chem compliance initiatives to expand to Americas region
• Serves as corporate representative for certain litigation matters
• Enhance the regional anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance programs, including revising policies and procedures as necessary
• Develops and helps manage internal controls and reporting relating to regular compliance inspections
• Works together with legal and business units to identify, recommend and improve operational efficiencies and compliance systems and document control systems
• Performs periodic reporting on compliance and operational issues
• Develops strong knowledge and understanding of company policies, procedures and practices and works to improve, develop and conform policies, procedures and practices to best practices
• Participate and assist Americas Legal Team, and occasionally Global Legal Affairs Team and Global Compliance Team, on any projects and other matters as are assigned or needed
• Partner with EHS teams to support TSCA compliance and lead reporting obligations
• Support the development of educational and training programs on compliance for employees, managers and senior leaders
• Answering inquiries and providing support to internal stakeholders regarding company policies, procedures and practices
• Updating key internal stakeholders on regulatory changes

Requirements:

• Bachelor or advanced degree; J.D. preferred
• 5+ years of experience in compliance function with demonstrated success in developing and leading programs
• Experience working in a manufacturing organization and subject matter expertise in petrochemical industry, including TSCA, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent time management skills – able to handle multiple projects
• Experience creating, monitoring, and enhancing policies, procedures, and controls to evaluate the effectiveness of a compliance program
• Ability to communicate regulatory and other compliance issues to senior management and effectively frame issues to drive strategic thinking and resolution
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and knowledge of cGMP principles a plus
• Consistently takes initiative to not only spot risks, but to identify and collaborate with key stakeholders, propose solutions, drive change and facilitate positive outcomes