Director of Global Regulatory Compliance

GrowTech Industries, LLC•Buffalo, NY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

GTI Energy designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting modular data center infrastructure, energy storage, power generation platforms, defense, and industrial markets. Operating in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment, GTI delivers steel enclosures, integrated platforms, and mission-critical modular systems across domestic and international markets. As GTI scales globally, disciplined regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management are critical to protecting customers, enabling growth, and maintaining operational excellence. GTI Energy is seeking a Director of Global Regulatory Compliance to lead enterprise-wide compliance strategy across products, manufacturing operations, suppliers, and international business activities. This role is responsible for ensuring GTI operates in accordance with applicable domestic and global regulatory requirements while building scalable compliance systems that support rapid growth. The Director of Global Regulatory Compliance will partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, Finance, and Executive Leadership to manage regulatory risk, oversee audits, support certifications, and ensure products and business practices meet legal and industry requirements. This role requires a strategic leader with strong operational discipline who can translate regulations into executable business processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Legal Studies, Finance, or related discipline
10–15+ years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, quality systems, audit, risk management, or related leadership roles
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or multi-site operational environments
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as ISO9001, OSHA, UL, trade compliance, or related industrial requirements
Proven ability to build enterprise compliance systems in growth-stage organizations
Strong executive communication, judgment, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, JD, MBA, or related professional certification preferred
Experience supporting modular systems, electrical equipment, energy storage, power generation, or data center infrastructure products
Experience with global sourcing operations in Mexico, Vietnam, or similar manufacturing regions
Experience leading cross-border compliance programs and supplier governance
CCEP, CPA, Six Sigma, Internal Audit, or related certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead GTI’s global regulatory compliance strategy across products, operations, suppliers, and corporate functions
Establish enterprise compliance frameworks, governance models, policies, and internal controls
Ensure regulatory readiness as GTI expands into new products, markets, customers, and geographies
Provide executive leadership with visibility into compliance risks, priorities, and mitigation plans
Oversee compliance requirements related to manufactured products including electrical, mechanical, environmental, and safety regulations
Partner with Engineering and Quality to ensure products meet applicable codes, standards, and certification requirements
Support compliance related to UL, CSA, CE, NEC, NFPA, ISO9001, OSHA, and customer-specific requirements where applicable
Ensure manufacturing operations maintain required records, traceability, and process discipline
Lead compliance related to international trade, import/export controls, customs requirements, sanctions screening, and restricted party regulations
Support global sourcing and international operations involving Mexico, Vietnam, and other strategic regions
Partner with Supply Chain and Legal teams on country-specific regulatory obligations
Ensure documentation and controls support lawful global movement of goods and materials
Establish supplier compliance standards related to quality, labor, environmental, ethical sourcing, and regulatory obligations
Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate supplier compliance readiness and risk exposure
Support supplier audits, corrective actions, and onboarding governance processes
Ensure vendor compliance with GTI standards and customer requirements
Lead internal and external compliance audits across facilities, suppliers, and corporate functions
Manage responses to regulatory inquiries, findings, or customer compliance requests
Drive corrective and preventive actions using Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and structured problem solving methodologies
Track closure of findings and sustainment of corrective actions
Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, code of conduct standards, and governance documentation
Deliver training programs to employees, managers, and leadership on compliance obligations and ethical business practices
Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management
Serve as a trusted advisor on compliance-related decision making
Partner with Engineering on product certifications and technical standards
Work with HR on employment compliance, investigations, and policy administration
Support Finance with internal controls, documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements
Coordinate with Operations on site-level compliance execution and readiness
Develop compliance dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting tools
Track audit performance, training completion, open findings, certifications, and risk indicators
Continuously improve compliance systems to support growth without excessive bureaucracy
Benchmark GTI practices against industry best practices and evolving regulations