Director of Product Integrity Technical & Compliance
Core
Strategic leader ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across the global supply chain for apparel, footwear, and accessories, focusing on traceability, material validation, and sustainability.
Role type
Director of Product Integrity Technical & Compliance
Builds
Global compliance frameworks, testing protocols, and regulatory policies for apparel and footwear products.
Domain
Apparel & Footwear / Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> compliance frameworks and testing protocols
Required skills
Global regulatory compliance management, Restricted Substance Lists (RSL) expertise, supplier management, third-party testing coordination, risk assessment, material validation, cross-functional leadership, project management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Textile Technology or Engineering, experience with Cotton Origin Verification, sustainability initiatives
Technologies
Restricted Substance Lists (RSL), Cotton Origin Verification, third-party testing facilities
Responsibilities
Lead creation and distribution of regulatory policies and compliance SOPs; Partner with Raw Materials Development on new materials awareness; Oversee Restricted Substance List (RSL) and Product-Specific RSL requirements; Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for compliance; Establish raw material and finished product tolerances; Manage vendor lab certification program and testing protocols; Validate preferred materials including cotton, wool, and silk; Partner with Legal to ensure awareness of upcoming global regulations.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight