Senior Product Safety & Quality Manager (Consumer Products)

Manager, Consumer ProductsWe are seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented product safety and quality professional to play a pivotal role in supporting merchandise and furniture quality management. This role focuses on providing guidance and consistent execution of Product Safety programs in North America and Latin America markets while influencing cross-functionally and balancing multiple points of view.ResponsibilitiesCreate standards, procedures, and tools to ensure suppliers and facilities meet requirements.Implement SQ&PS training and programs.Apply in-depth technical knowledge to projects and gather insights through testing, supplier, and product assessment.Lead audits and qualify facilities, ensuring successful and timely completion of audits and corrective actions.Use multiple information sources to make recommendations and identify trends.Analyze product safety and quality metrics and customer complaints, escalating issues when necessary.Lead investigations and resolutions of FSQ concerns from regulators, stores, and stakeholders.Develop project plans, determine criteria for success, and recommend resources and timing.Complete assigned work, adapt to changing priorities, and build relationships within the department and with suppliers.Collaborate cross-functionally to support Product Safety and Quality programs.Essential SkillsDeep expertise (5+ years) in consumer product regulatory and product safety under U.S. regulations.Experience with substantiation of product claims under the Federal Trade Commission.Knowledge in consumer product labeling and packaging requirements.Ability to prepare clear and concise verbal, written, and visual presentations.Strong problem-solving skills and quantitative and analytical abilities.Organizational skills and ability to balance complex projects and priorities.Additional Skills & QualificationsConsumer product regulatory knowledge in Canada and other global markets is a plus.Process improvement experience.Experience in building SharePoint or system experiences.Auditing experience and lean 6-sigma knowledge is a plus.Apparel and textile experience from a QA standpoint.Knowledge of GMPs.Work EnvironmentThis role offers a hybrid work environment with four days onsite and Fridays remote. The team is collaborative, mostly local to Seattle, and works cross-functionally to support merchandising of consumer goods, including drinkware. The position provides a great work-life balance and the opportunity to work with local partnerships.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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