Lead Social Compliance Auditor – U.S. Manufacturing

Jabil • Tampa, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is seeking an experienced Lead Social Compliance Auditor to strengthen its social compliance program in the United States. Based onsite in St. Petersburg, Florida, this role provides regional leadership and governance over audit execution, internal assessments, and risk management across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites. The position partners with Operations, EHS, and Human Resources to improve audit readiness, corrective and preventive action effectiveness, and alignment with global compliance objectives. It reports to the Senior Global Social Compliance Manager.

The role leads onsite social compliance audits and internal assessments covering labor, wages and working hours, health and safety, ethics, and management systems. It serves as a regional subject matter expert on social compliance requirements and audit protocols, supports external customer and third-party audits, manages findings through closure, and analyzes audit information to identify trends and systemic risks. The position also administers annual site self-assessments, supports training and awareness, and serves as a regional contact for customer inquiries and audit engagements.

The position requires approximately 25–40% travel within the U.S. region to support audits, investigations, and training initiatives. Jabil describes itself as a global provider of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions, with over 100 sites worldwide and 60 years of experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, compliance, law, human resources, or a related field.
• 6–8+ years of experience in social compliance, human rights due diligence, and/or audit program management.
• Strong working knowledge of the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct and RBA audit protocols or related standards.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and apply them in operational settings.
• Ability to communicate complex requirements clearly.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. region approximately 25–40% for audits, investigations, and training initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or relevant certification.
• Experience supporting compliance programs in complex, multi-site manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and conduct onsite social compliance audits and internal assessments of U.S. manufacturing sites covering labor, wages and working hours, health and safety, ethics, and management systems.
• Apply recognized audit methods, including opening and closing meetings, document and payroll/working-hours record reviews, confidential worker interviews, and production-floor and facility walkthroughs.
• Produce clear, evidence-based audit reports.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for social compliance requirements and audit protocols, including the RBA Code of Conduct and VAP, SMETA/Sedex, ILO core conventions, and customer-specific standards.
• Manage audit findings through closure and partner with site leadership to develop practical, cost-effective corrective actions.
• Support and prepare sites for customer second-party and third-party audits, including RBA VAP audits; participate in opening and closing meetings and corrective action plan negotiations.
• Maintain and analyze regional audit records and databases to identify trends, recurring issues, and systemic risks requiring escalation or remediation.
• Initiate and administer annual social compliance self-assessments for U.S. sites; review responses, assess regional risk exposure, and communicate outcomes.
• Support the development and delivery of training and awareness materials to improve site preparedness and understanding of social compliance obligations.
• Facilitate collaboration with Human Resources and Operations to address findings and drive measurable improvement.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for customer social compliance inquiries and external audit engagements.
• Provide audit data and findings for internal and customer social compliance reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401(k) match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Annual merit increases
• Community volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior