Product Manager; US CA, NY, DC

Overview

Our client, a leading global music and entertainment company, is seeking a Product Integrity & Compliance Specialist to support vendor compliance, product testing, quality assurance, and regulatory programs across multiple consumer product categories.

Job Title: Product Manager
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $28/hr.
Duration: Contract

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to support product integrity, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role will partner with internal teams, vendors, laboratories, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure products meet quality standards, safety requirements, and compliance regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in product testing, vendor management, apparel manufacturing processes, and consumer product compliance.

• Cross-Functional Partnership:
  Collaborate with Sourcing, Production, Design, Legal, Merchandising, Retail, Wholesale, and Vendor partners to address product compliance and quality concerns.
• Monitor testing results, inspection performance, and recurring vendor issues to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Provide compliance guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and data insights to support vendor performance assessments.

• Manage product testing programs related to quality, safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Educate and onboard new vendors regarding compliance standards, testing requirements, and quality programs.
• Support vendors with testing, inspection, and compliance-related questions.
• Identify product quality concerns and recommend corrective actions and solutions.

• Partner with testing laboratories to ensure adherence to testing protocols, reporting requirements, and turnaround expectations.
• Stay informed on changing domestic and international regulatory requirements.
• Provide regulatory support and guidance to business partners.
• Assist in validating fiber content, care labeling, testing requirements, and product compliance documentation.

• Maintain quality assurance and compliance records.
• Support reporting, documentation, and special projects as assigned.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to product integrity and regulatory compliance.

• 3-5 years of Product Integrity, Quality Assurance, Product Compliance, or related experience.
• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and product development.
• Familiarity with consumer product regulations including CPSC, CPSIA, FTC, CPSA, California Proposition 65, and REACH.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal and external business partners.

• Experience working with product testing laboratories.
• Knowledge of product safety testing, quality assurance programs, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Interest in sustainability, social compliance, product testing, and textile innovation.
• Experience supporting consumer products, apparel, accessories, or related industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognized entertainment company and play a key role in ensuring product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across a diverse portfolio of consumer products.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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