Audit Metrics, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Audit, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Onboarding, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Product Merchandising, Product Safety, Product Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Retail, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Sales Qualification, Team Player, Textile Industry, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
Role: Sr. Product Safety and Quality AdvisorLocation: Seattle, WADuration: 12 Months
Job Summary
Client is seeking a
Product Safety and Quality Advisor Senior
to support the Innovation FSQ team focused on merchandising and consumer products. This role will lead supplier onboarding, product safety assessments, manufacturing quality evaluations, and commercialization readiness activities for merchandise categories such as toys, textiles, drinkware, accessories, and garments.
The ideal candidate will have experience in
product safety, merchandising quality, supplier management, and consumer product testing
while working cross-functionally with R&D, merchandising, and supplier partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead onboarding and qualification of new suppliers and manufacturing sites.
- Conduct supplier risk assessments, audits, and manufacturing readiness evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and merchandise quality standards.
- Partner with R&D and Merchandising teams to define material, process, and product qualification requirements.
- Support pilot runs, scale-ups, and first production activities.
- Evaluate manufacturing process capability including Cp/Cpk, validation activities, and control plans.
- Analyze supplier quality metrics, audit data, customer feedback, and regulatory concerns.
- Investigate and resolve product safety and consumer product quality issues.
- Coordinate product testing and supplier data collection activities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for retail merchandise product safety and quality initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and international supplier teams to deliver results within tight timelines.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with:
- Merchandise and consumer products
- Toys
- Textiles and garments
- Drinkware and accessories
- Product safety testing
- Supplier quality management
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic lab/testing experience.
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Smartsheet
- Basic computer applications
Preferred Qualifications
- BA degree preferred (not required).
- Experience with process improvement initiatives.
- SharePoint or related systems experience.
- BA degree preferred (not required).
- Experience with process improvement initiatives.
- SharePoint or related systems experience.
Top Skills
- Merchandising Experience - toys, textiles, drinkware, accessories, consumer products
- Strong Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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