Manufacturing Compliance & CMMC​/CPCSP Manager

Manager Of Manufacturing Compliance And Cybersecurity

The Manager of Manufacturing Compliance and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) / Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification CPCSC) is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining regulatory compliance programs across manufacturing, distribution, and value add operations throughout the United States and Canada. This role serves as the organization's operational compliance subject matter expert, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business processes, standard work, training, and day-to-day operational practices.

The position bridges the gap between regulatory language and business execution by ensuring compliance requirements are understood, implemented, and consistently followed throughout the organization. Working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, facilities, human resources, trade compliance, information technology, and quality, this individual develops compliance programs, prepares facilities for certification and customer audits, conducts internal compliance audits, and drives continuous compliance readiness. This role focuses on operational compliance and implementation rather than technical cybersecurity infrastructure or quality management system ownership.

Key Accountabilities:

Compliance Program Management

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise compliance programs.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business processes and operational procedures.
• Develop implementation roadmaps and ensure consistent deployment across all manufacturing, distribution, and value-added facilities.
• Serve as the primary business resource for interpreting compliance requirements and their application to daily operations.
• Monitor changes to applicable regulations and implement required business process updates.

CMMC / CPCSP Program Management

• Lead operational implementation and sustainment of the organization's CMMC/CPCSP compliance program.
• Coordinate certification readiness activities for U.S. and Canadian facilities.
• Prepare sites for C3
  
  PAO assessments and customer audits.
• Develop implementation plans and monitor overall compliance readiness.
• Partner with information technology on technical cybersecurity controls while owning the operational and facility-level implementation.
• Track certification milestones and ensure ongoing compliance.

ITAR / CPG / EAR Operational Compliance

• Develop and implement operational processes supporting compliance with:
• ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
• CPG (Controlled Products/Compliance Program Governance, as applicable)
• EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements
• Ensure employees understand and properly apply export control and controlled information requirements.
• Develop business procedures supporting secure handling of regulated information throughout manufacturing operations.

Physical Security Controls

• Develop and maintain operational standards for:
• Facility access controls:
• Physical protection of controlled unclassified information
• Physical document security
• Visitor management:
• Media protection and secure storage
• Employee handling of regulated information
• Restricted production areas:
• Document retention and destruction
• Facility compliance walkthroughs and operational assessments

Compliance Internal Audit Program

• Develop and manage the enterprise compliance audit program.
• Conduct internal audits supporting CMMC/CPCSP, ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Track audit findings through corrective action and verification of effectiveness.
• Coordinate certification readiness assessments.
• Develop audit schedules and compliance metrics.
• Support external regulatory and customer audits.

ISO 9001 / AS9100 Internal Audit Support

• Partner with the quality organization to support ISO 9001 and AS9100 internal audit activities.
• Provide regulatory compliance expertise during integrated audits.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to align compliance requirements with existing operational processes.
• Support audit preparation and corrective action activities related to regulatory compliance.

Compliance Training & Organizational Readiness

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Translate regulatory language into practical, easy-to-understand training materials.
• Develop work instructions, visual standards, job aids, and awareness materials.
• Coach site compliance champions and functional leaders.
• Promote a culture of compliance through communication and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance training remains current with evolving regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Communication

• Communicate compliance status, risks, and readiness to executive leadership.
• Develop compliance dashboards and executive reporting.
• Coordinate enterprise compliance initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Build strong partnerships with operations, engineering,…