Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
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.
Location: Atlanta or Remote
customer-driven compliance requirements
The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for designing, leading, and overseeing the company’s multi-site distribution center compliance program, with a focus on logistics-based warehousing operations and activities. This role ensures that all operational activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing warehousing, transportation, safety, labor standards, environmental requirements and customer-driven compliance requirements. The CCO works closely with executive leadership, operations, and Human Resources to embed compliance into daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Leadership
• 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.
Regulatory & Operational Compliance
• 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.
Leadership & Governance
• Lead and manage the compliance team (2–3 team members).
• Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on compliance risks, trends, incidents, and program effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, or relevant compliance certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, with an operations focus, 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.
• Lean Six Sigma background preferred.
• Big Four or similar consulting experience preferred.
• Atlanta-based candidates preferred; open to remote candidates.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
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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.
Location: Atlanta or Remote
customer-driven compliance requirements
The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for designing, leading, and overseeing the company’s multi-site distribution center compliance program, with a focus on logistics-based warehousing operations and activities. This role ensures that all operational activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing warehousing, transportation, safety, labor standards, environmental requirements and customer-driven compliance requirements. The CCO works closely with executive leadership, operations, and Human Resources to embed compliance into daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Leadership
• 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.
Regulatory & Operational Compliance
• 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.
Leadership & Governance
• Lead and manage the compliance team (2–3 team members).
• Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on compliance risks, trends, incidents, and program effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, or relevant compliance certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, with an operations focus, 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.
• Lean Six Sigma background preferred.
• Big Four or similar consulting experience preferred.
• Atlanta-based candidates preferred; open to remote candidates.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
Apply Now
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