Head of Compliance

At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we create the technology that keeps the world moving. Diverse businesses across Europe depend on our logistics and material handling solutions. By pioneering technology like automation, connectivity, and productivity solutions, we enable our customers' logistics operations to be as efficient as possible.

We firmly believe in setting ideas in motion. At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we are over 13,500 colleagues passionate about supporting companies of all sizes with today's and tomorrow's material handling challenges. Because we know that our business and our industry are essential and sometimes even critical for them, for daily life and society at large.

In our respective headquarters in Mjölby, Sweden, Willebroek, Belgium, in our Sales companies across Europe, or in our factories in France, Italy, and Sweden, you can be part of an extraordinary journey. And together, we will Move the world towards easy and sustainable.

The Position

As the Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for maintaining, building, and further strengthening the Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) group compliance organization and Compliance System as well as managing the Compliance Committee. You are responsible for conducting necessary and relevant risk assessment activities to keep the Compliance System, including policies, updated and relevant, all based on our Code of Conduct. The Head of Compliance promotes our compliance-conscious culture within the group and collaborates with the Toyota Material Handling Europe management. You will work closely with experts from the legal department, HR, Finance, and IT. Our owners Toyota Industries are currently developing their global and pan-European compliance organization, and you will play a key role in that work.

Your Responsibilities will include

• Whistleblowing and investigation: Manage the whistleblowing process and investigations, protect whistleblowers, and ensure timely compliance, incident, and KPI reporting to Toyota Industries (TICO).
• Training, communication & culture: Lead compliance training and communication across the TMHE group, promote a speak-up culture, advise management on compliance matters, and drive continuous improvement through structured communication and high-integrity guidance.
• Risk assessment & controls: Conduct evidence-based compliance risk assessments and implement adequate frameworks aligned with OECD guidelines, prioritizing mitigation and control testing.
• System and governance: Lead and continuously improve the TMHE compliance system - maintaining the whistleblowing framework, aligning strategy with TICO plans, developing clear policies, supervising local compliance teams, coordinating the Compliance Committee, building data dashboards, conducting audits, and ensuring timely resolution of compliance concerns.

Your Profile

We believe that skills can be learned, but attitude and mindset make all the difference. If you're structured, communicative, and proactive you'll thrive here. Here are a few things that would make you a great fit:

• Experienced in corporate compliance, legal, internal audit, or investigations within an international industrial or similar environment.
• Documented experience in managing company-wide compliance risk assessment activities.
• Experienced in international compliance regulations and best practices. We see it as beneficial if you have prior experience in export regulations.
• Fluent in English, both in written and oral.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent through work life experience.
• You are communicative, structured, and can translate complex methodologies into practical guidance. You are willing to continuously develop expertise through learning or collaboration.

Our Offer

At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with purpose. In our dynamic, diverse, and international environment, we offer a workplace where you can truly thrive and bring your ideas to life.

We're committed to supporting you with an attractive benefits package, including a yearly bonus and flexible work arrangements that allow you to balance your personal and professional life. With clear goals and direction from senior leadership, you'll also find abundant opportunities for career growth and development within the company. Our organizational support ensures that you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while pursuing meaningful work that shapes the future of our industry.

We believe learning never stops. Whether you're developing new skills or leading ground-breaking projects, this is a place where continuous growth is celebrated. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in fostering a supportive, open environment where every voice is heard.

If you're ready to MOVE the future with us, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Application

Send your application, CV, and Cover letter in English, no later than 11th of January 2026.

For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Patrik Schultzén, Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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