Research applicable regulatory requirements within the markets of distribution at the federal, state and local level
Establish a system of outlining and communicating regulatory requirements in a way that can be used for product development to aid in ensuring compliance with product, package, labeling
Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape and document and communicate them to ensure new as well as continuing items remain compliant, including corrective action
Primary contact with third party laboratories including relationship management, discussing compliance questions, and tracking testing costs
Manage Hong Kong team member who coordinates and manages the compliance testing process including quoting, sample arrangement with suppliers, and all communication with third party laboratories
Assist with decision making around potential compliance issues, including corrective action definition
Establish processes, procedures and systems for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) around compliance, internal safety requirements and reliability requirements
Work with suppliers to ensure understanding of compliance requirements
Manage all product level certificates of compliance
Primary contact for retailers from a compliance point of view
Maintain system to house compliance documentation and supplier letters of declaration.
Requirements
10 years minimum experience in toy or consumer goods in the area of Regulatory Compliance
ASTM subcommittee experience a plus
Regulatory standards experience highly desired
US and international toy and children's products and/or child care article standards knowledge required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be a good problem solver
Bachelor of Science in an Engineering field or related technical field, MBA or Masters of Engineering a plus
Travel is required, predominantly to the corporate office in Boise, Idaho periodically with some international travel required as needed