Product Integrity Manager

Position Title: Product Integrity Manager
Reports To: Sr. Director of Responsible Supply Chain and Product Integrity
Direct Reports: Product Integrity Associate

Overview:
The Product Integrity Manager will lead global execution of the company's chemical management and product integrity program, ensuring product safety and compliance standards meet and exceed licensor expectations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Stay current on industry, licensor, and global regulatory requirements affecting products shipped into each region


• Build out compliance standards and training expectations, and monitor new factories for adherence


• Support global teams in maintaining safe, compliant manufacturing practices


• Review audit and test results to confirm compliance with chemical and safety requirements


• Oversee failure remediation, lead root cause investigations, and implement preventative measures


• Coordinate with overseas testing partners to resolve issues and meet seasonal testing and documentation deadlines


• Run seasonal product risk assessments across all brands, collaborating with Sourcing and Design teams


• Flag and escalate process or systems issues that slow program progress


• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Sourcing, Design, overseas Merchandising, Quality Assurance, licensors, and third-party service providers


• Help recruit, train, and develop team talent


• Take on special projects as needed

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Management or an apparel-related science


• 3-5+ years of experience in designing, developing, or manufacturing children's apparel (manufacturing environment experience a plus)


• Solid working knowledge of international safety regulations for children's apparel and accessories


• Self-starter who can multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment


• Strong organizational and communication skills with close attention to detail


• Comfortable working with remote, multicultural teams


• Able to travel up to 30%


• Proficient with Excel and database systems


• Basic understanding of foundational chemistry


• Experience with AS400 and/or PLM systems a plus

This is an in-office role, reflecting the importance of hands-on familiarity with product quality and craftsmanship across the brand portfolio.