Global Compliance & Quality Lead

This role ensures that all products meet applicable international regulations related to safety, labeling, chemicals, environmental standards, and consumer protection, while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the entire supply chain and quality control strategy across all categories (socks, apparel, bags, and bottles).

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Compliance Strategy

• Define and execute the global compliance strategy by product category.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations across all markets (U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia).
• Maintain an up-to-date compliance matrix by product and region.
• Act as the internal SME on regulatory requirements.

2. Regional Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee compliance in the U.S. (FTC, CPSIA, FDA, Prop 65).
• Ensure compliance with NOM standards in Mexico.
• Ensure compliance with REACH, GPSR, and European regulations.
• Coordinate compliance with Asian standards (GB, KC, JIS, among others).
• Validate labeling, chemical safety, import documentation, and market requirements.

3. Laboratory Testing Management

• Define and implement physical, chemical, and safety testing programs.
• Manage third-party laboratories globally.
• Establish testing frequency based on risk, product type, and supplier.
• Review and approve laboratory reports.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for failed tests.

4. Quality Control (QC)

• Develop and maintain global quality standards and SOPs.
• Define inspection protocols:
• Pre-production (PP)
• In-line inspections
• Final random inspections (AQL-based)
• Implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) processes.
• Ensure consistency and compliance across global production.

5. Supplier Management

• Collaborate with factories and suppliers to ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
• Evaluate supplier performance in compliance and QC.
• Coordinate audits and improvement plans.