YETI · 6 days ago
Product Safety and Compliance Sr. Manager - New Product Development
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expYETI is a company dedicated to creating exceptional outdoor gear. The Product Safety and Compliance Sr. Manager - New Product Development is responsible for driving compliance initiatives, monitoring regulatory operations, and ensuring product safety throughout its lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ManufacturingOutdoorsSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Ensure product compliance including chemical compliance, with all relevant regulatory guidelines, such as those from US, EU, Japan, ASEAN, Korea, China MERCOSUR etc. for manufactured goods in consumer product space
Continuously monitor product safety data, post-market surveillance, to identify potential safety signals
Analyze safety data using statistical methods and data analysis tools to evaluate potential risks and make recommendations
Develop and implement risk management plans to mitigate potential safety risks, including labeling updates and risk communication strategies in Asian Countries
Contribute to signal detection, evaluation, and management activities, including preparing and presenting safety assessments to stakeholders
Oversee, prepare and review safety and compliance-related documents, including test reports, risk management plans to support regulatory registrations of YETI products as needed
Build relationships with stakeholders internationally to drive alignment
Work closely with Product Development, Quality, Packaging, Legal and other teams to ensure product safety of YETI products
Define and document compliance requirements that enable global market access
Manage complex business risks across varying regulatory environments and navigate dependencies across global technical and non-technical teams
Managerial responsibilities within PS&C team
Provide training and guidance on stewardship, traceability, and compliance obligations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a health or science discipline, such as Chemistry, Environmental Science & Policy, Toxicology, Environmental Law, Reliability Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience with safety risk management processes and procedures
A proven track record for leading the PS&C function for the introduction of products to new global markets, including the analysis and communication of local requirements, and implementation to support market entry
Ability to execute safety science strategy and intermediate analytic and scientific skills
Ability to analyze safety concepts or concerns of diverse scope across multiple consumer product categories
High-level understanding of chemical compliance to interpret data from a safety perspective. Able to support YETI's Restricted Substances List (RSL) program and RSL audit. Able to support Supplier audits for Food contact GMPs and GWPs
Advanced knowledge of post market surveillance processes and regulatory requirements
Ability and willingness to challenge current state, suggest alternative approaches to improve work practices, and commit to defined changes
Fluent English with excellent written communication skills
Familiar with common international safety test standards utilized by industry such as ASTM, ISO, JIS etc. and be able to help build a compliance test protocol
Must have ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bill of materials and Bill of substances
Working knowledge of various office software including Microsoft Office, Box and Video Conferencing technologies. Able to support YETI's PLM system
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and must be willing to take initiative to drive for solutions
Strong teamwork with ability to collaborate within global environments where teams may be dispersed
Preferred
Master's or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a health or science discipline or Biomedical Engineering (or international equivalent)
Industry certifications such as SPSP, RAPS etc. are desirable but not mandatory
Company
YETI
Working at YETI, you’ll be an integral player in our industry-leading, global brand.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-11-06Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-24IPO
2012-06-19Acquired
Leadership Team
M
Matt King
Chief Information Officer
Ryan Seiders
Founder & Chairman
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