Define the global vision, policies, and roadmap for Product Integrity & Quality across categories.
Build and lead a high-performing global team of quality, compliance, and technical design experts.
Serve as the primary voice of quality to executive leadership and cross-functional partners.
Oversee global supplier onboarding, audits, compliance programs, and continuous improvement plans.
Implement inspection frameworks, product testing protocols, and risk mitigation strategies across 200+ suppliers.
Design scalable processes to monitor defect rates, inspection outcomes, customer complaints, and returns.
Drive adoption of PLM, ERP, or quality management systems to enhance transparency and accountability.
Partner with Merchandising, and Sourcing to embed quality by design.
Lead investigations and corrective actions on quality incidents, recalls, or high return products.
Ensure full compliance with relevant safety, labeling, and product standards (CPSIA, Prop 65, REACH, ASTM, etc.).
Champion ethical sourcing, sustainability, and social compliance initiatives.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Product Integrity, Quality Assurance — with strong exposure to Footwear and/ or Accessories.
Proven success leading quality operations with offshore supplier bases.
Expertise in global regulatory standards, product testing protocols, and consumer safety compliance.
Strong builder of teams, systems, and processes — comfortable operating in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments.
Exceptional leadership presence — able to drive alignment across internal stakeholders and external partners.
A strategic, pragmatic thinker with a "customer first" mentality and bias for action.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Product IntegrityQuality AssuranceCompliance ProgramsInspection FrameworksProduct Testing ProtocolsRisk Mitigation StrategiesDefect Rate MonitoringQuality Management SystemsRegulatory StandardsConsumer Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingStrategic ThinkingPragmatic ThinkingCustomer First MentalityAlignment DrivingCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability