Fourth Floor · 13 hours ago
Head of Compliance and Safety
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expFourth Floor is an apparel company seeking a Head of Safety and Compliance to lead their initiatives in NYC. The role involves overseeing product safety testing, managing compliance programs, and collaborating with various teams to ensure safety and compliance from concept through production.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all product safety and compliance initiatives across kids’ apparel and related categories
Oversee product safety testing programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, licensor, and retailer requirements (including CPSIA and related standards)
Manage and develop internal product safety testing teams, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight
Own factory compliance programs, including audits, corrective action plans, and ongoing monitoring of manufacturing partners
Serve as the primary point of contact for licensors and retail partners on all safety and compliance matters
Ensure adherence to licensor-specific safety protocols and retailer compliance manuals
Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Production, Sourcing, and Quality teams to ensure safety and compliance are integrated from concept through production
Track, document, and maintain all testing reports, certifications, and compliance records
Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, proactively implementing updates as needed
Identify risks and drive continuous improvement in safety, testing, and compliance processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in product safety and compliance within kids' apparel
Proven experience managing product safety testing programs and factory compliance initiatives
Strong working knowledge of CPSIA, ASTM standards, and other applicable children's product regulations
Experience working directly with licensors and major retailers, managing compliance requirements and expectations
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and mentoring teams
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and documentation
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Company
Fourth Floor
Fourth Floor is a staffing and recruiting company that offers freelancing and direct hire recruitment services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rachel Morgan
Director of Recruitment and Client Partnerships
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