Sr Product Safety and Quality Advisor- Consumer Merch

Job Description

Job Description

LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Job title: Product Safety and Quality Advisor Senior- Innovation FSQ (Merchandising)
Location: Seattle, WA 98134
Duration: 11 months with possible extension

Pay rate: $61/hr on W2

Top Candidate Skills

• Merchandising (toys, textile, drinkware, accessories, merchandising) – 3 years
• Deep expertise in consumer product regulatory and product safety under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Food & Drug Administration (food contact materials), and state regulations – 5 years
• Attention to details – 3 years

Job Description:
About the Role

• From the beginning, client set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
• We are seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented, product safety and quality professional to play a pivotal role in supporting client merchandise and furniture quality management, with a focus on providing guidance and consistent execution of Product Safety programs in North America and Latin America markets, influencing cross-functionally and balancing multiple points of view.
• This position will work closely with cross-functional teams, Global Product Safety & Quality (GPSQ) partners, and suppliers while also having responsibility for ongoing consumer product safety requirements to ensure partner and customer trust in client safety and quality every day.

Additional Required Skills

• Professional Expertise – Leverage breadth of technical expertise to identify and translate details into appropriate insights and actions to support the business. Develop, implement, and monitor product safety and quality programs and standards and advise others on those programs.
• Business Acumen & Problem Solving – Utilize a solution-oriented mindset and apply analytical thought to proactively address complex problems and identify innovative solutions, leveraging a thorough understanding of business dynamics to inform recommendations. Think outside the box and makes decisions informed by data and insights. Remain current on product safety & quality industry trends, engage with suppliers and outside experts to build momentum for key initiatives.
• Prioritization & Planning: Develop comprehensive plans for complex projects and programs. Identify key hurdles and criteria for success.
• Collaboration & Communication – Collaborate and influence cross-functionally. Effectively communicate recommendations and decisions to stakeholders and leaders.

Daily Responsibilities

• Create standards, procedures and tools to leverage to ensure that suppliers & facilities meet requirements. Implement SQ&PS training & programs
• Apply in-depth technical knowledge to projects and gather insights (i.e., testing, supplier and product assessment)
• Lead audits and qualify facilities. Confirm accuracy of supplier documentation and assess risk within the supply base. Ensure successful and timely completion of audits and corrective actions. Attend trials and commercialization runs, as needed.
• Uses multiple sources of information to make recommendations with guidance from manager. Take a new perspective on existing solutions. Identify trends & lead investigations and resolution of product issues.
• Proactively analyze product safety and quality metrics and customer complaints. Escalate issues to manager. Lead investigation and resolution of FSQ concerns from regulators, stores, internal/external stakeholders.
• Understand and remain current on product safety and quality industry trends and practices. Adapt to learn new areas of the business.
• Develop project plans. Identify key hurdles. Determine criteria for success. Recommend resources and timing.
• Complete assigned work and goals and adapt to changing priorities.
• Influence and build relationships within the department, cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Develop and deliver effective communication including content for presentations. Work to build alignment with team and leaders.
• Collaborate and influence cross functionally and with suppliers to support Product Safety and Quality programs.

Candidate Requirements
Technology requirements:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Smartsheet's
• Basic Computer knowledge

Degree or certifications required:

• BA preferred but not required

Years experience:

• 4 years of experience

Required background / Skills:

• Deep expertise (5 years) in consumer product regulatory and product safety under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Food & Drug Administration (food contact materials), and state regulations.
• Experience with substantiation of product claims under the Federal Trade Commission, and capability to research, interpret, and provide guidance requirements for product claims.
• Consumer product regulatory knowledge in Canada and other global markets is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge in consumer product labeling and packaging requirements is necessary.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise verbal, written, and visual presentations for leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to balance complex projects and priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Addresses problems constructively and takes action to resolve.
• Strong quantitative and analytical ability.
• Understands partnership culture with ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of GMPs.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Process improvement
• Exp building SharePoint or system experiences
• Auditing experience & lean 6-sigma is a plus but not required.
• Apparel and textile experience (from a QA standpoint)

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