Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

Tellworks Communications•Stone Mountain, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics services as well as value-added services and supply chain consulting for companies who depend on service excellence and require a personalized, rather than one-size-fits-all, approach to their materials management requirements. Tellworks Logistics is a rapidly growing logistics company known for its entrepreneurial spirit and agility. We are seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to join our team. This role provides a unique opportunity for the right candidate to wield substantial influence in the success and growth of our organization. The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for designing, leading, and overseeing the company’s enterprise-wide compliance program. This role ensures that all operational activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing warehousing, transportation, safety, labor standards, and environmental requirements. The CCO works closely with executive leadership, operations, and Human Resources to embed compliance into daily business practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or relevant compliance certification strongly preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory roles, preferably within warehousing, logistics, or supply chain environments.
Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations, OSHA and safety regulations, and logistics-related compliance requirements.
Proven experience building and managing compliance programs in multi-site and/or multi-state organizations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma background preferred.
Big Four or similar consulting experience preferred.
Atlanta-based candidates preferred; open to remote candidates.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance frameworks are scalable and effective across multiple facilities and geographic regions.
Promote a culture of compliance through training, communication, and operational integration.
Oversee compliance with OSHA, labor and employment laws, environmental regulations, and relevant industry standards.
Monitor regulatory and legislative developments impacting warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics operations, and proactively advise leadership on implications.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external advisors.
Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and operational risks across warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation functions.
Lead internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections; oversee the development and execution of corrective action plans.
Manage investigations related to safety incidents, regulatory violations, and compliance complaints.
Ensure consistent adherence to company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
Lead and manage the compliance team (2–3 team members).
Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on compliance risks, trends, incidents, and program effectiveness.