Product Testing Lead

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

SUMMARY:

The Product Testing Lead is responsible for leading the Control Tower in Renfro Brands Product Testing department. The Product Testing Lead is responsible for leading and monitoring Renfro Brands product testing procedures and operations in accordance with company and customer regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads team responsible for executing product testing submissions.
• Collaborates with internal and external parties, including customer accounts and testing service providers.
• Responsible for understanding customer requirements and testing protocols, while also educating internal teams on those requirements and protocols.
• Responsible for managing SKU/Program testing timelines to ensure submits are accurate and executed on time.
• Works closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Brand and Purchasing teams to ensure required materials and information (Packaging, UPC, Content, Item #s, etc.) are available to support submissions as needed.
• Works closely with Sourced Product Vendors and Renfro Asia Team to ensure submissions to foreign testing facilities are submitted accurately and on time.
• Works closely with Manufacturing Teams on domestic production testing needs.
• Responsible for submission of required documentation.
• Responsible for publishing and communicating the tracking of seasonal and annual testing statuses for Programs.
• Identifies roadblocks within the testing process and works directly with responsible areas and or individuals to drive resolution and keep the process moving.
• Keeps management abreast of status and performance of testing process and specific submissions as needed.
• Collaborates with Compliance Team to ensure alignment on pending changes, requirements, product classifications and restrictions that impact product and/or packaging compliance.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently
• High energy level
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in being a self-starter
• Ability to deal with internal/external customers with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential
• Must possess confidence, good judgement, energy and the right personality to work in a challenging environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• Proven work experience in product compliance, quality assurance or similar role
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Experience and/or knowledge of hosiery products preferred.
• Experience with D365 and PLM preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimal physical demands, such as occasional bending, stooping and walking. Requires frequent computer work. Consistent daily attendance required; occasional off-shift support required. Occasionally required to travel domestically to other office locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, will work in conditioned office environment.

• The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer at any time with or without notice.

AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected characteristics. *