Product Integrity Specialist

Ensure corporate compliance with all regulatory aspects of our product categories, including chemical, mechanical and product safety. Keep work teams and vendors informed of updates that will impact products under development or will require reformulation of existing products. Develop actionable roll-out plans and guidance for execution.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of current and up-coming regulatory landscape, especially as it applies to children’s products & components
• Have a clear understanding all regulatory expectations from any government agency as it pertains to apparel.
• Develop informational network via relationships with 3rd party service providers, AAFA, CPSC, etc.
• Maintain appropriate checkpoints on children’s product safety program with product reviews, clearly documented policies, , specifications, and procedures
• Establish process and calendar to identify and evaluate risks in the product life cycle
• Provide reporting to management relative to regulatory risk
• Develop and maintain a system of communication for the sharing of relevant information on product safety and regulatory compliance throughout the organization
• Evaluate and update protocols as required to ensure all safety and regulatory requirements are covered
• Assess compliance with state chemical reporting requirements and report as required
• Partner with testing team members to review seasonal testing for all children’s programs.
• Collaborate internally on actions required for any testing failure. Follow up with supplier on necessary corrective action as needed.
• Collaborate and partner with field team on supporting safety initiatives (i.e. metal detection) and vendor PSO (Product Safety Office) training
• Drive opportunities for training and knowledge bank for internal teams
• Implement and manage corporate chemical management and RSL programs

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years in product compliance role or testing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. apparel, textile, chemistry) preferred.
• Ability to interpret, explain and implement applicable regulations, standards and protocols
• Ability to influence and gain support from cross-functional areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in group settings with colleagues and clients
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

Annual salary starting at $85,000.

The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.