Overview:

The Director of Product Integrity Technical & Compliance is a strategic leader responsible for quality and regulatory compliance across the company’s global supply chain for apparel, footwear, and accessories. This role ensures that all stages of development, production, and distribution meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements, enhancing product integrity and customer trust. Focusing on traceability, material validation, and sustainability, the Director implements rigorous testing, audit, and certification protocols to protect brand reputation. Through cross-functional collaboration, he/she integrates regulatory updates, enforce SOPs, and establish global labeling standards. With expertise in Restricted Substance Lists (RSL), Cotton Origin Verification, and sustainable practices, this role drives the company’s competitive edge in compliance and quality

Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Communication: Lead the creation and distribution of regulatory policies, Compliance SOPs, and a compliance memo system to ensure effective communication across teams.
• Chemical Management: Lead the oversight of Restricted Substance List (RSL) and Product-Specific Restricted Substance List (PRSL) requirements to ensure all products comply with global chemical regulations.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks in product development.
• Development Framework: Establish and lead raw material and finished product tolerances, creating a compliance framework that supports quality standards.
• Material Validation: Lead the validation of preferred materials, including cotton, specialty wool, silk, and other sustainable materials, ensuring they meet company quality and sustainability standards.
• SOP Enforcement: Lead the enforcement of compliance and quality assurance (QA) SOPs, safeguarding the company’s brand equity.
• Lead the establishment of vendor scorecard systems to evaluate and rank suppliers based on defect rates, quality performance, and adherence to company standards.
• Lead collaboration with suppliers to establish and maintain high-quality production standards, conducting regular audits and inspections.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality failures, involving relevant stakeholders to implement Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Develop and lead the maintenance of a RACI matrix for quality-related responsibilities among internal teams and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing defect rates, conducting defect classification, and updating definitions to reflect safety and regulatory standards.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in quality and regulatory compliance within the apparel industry, with a strong background in textile technology.
• Expertise in setting up and managing quality control and regulatory compliance processes for international markets.
• Familiarity with Restricted Substance Lists (RSL), Cotton Origin Verification, and sustainability initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management, third-party testing coordination, and implementing corrective action protocols.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences

The base salary for this position is $150,000-$170,000 per year which represents the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.