Little Sleepies
Product Integrity & Compliance Manager
Little Sleepies, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
About Us
Little Sleepies is one the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We are an eCommerce company that specializes in buttery soft pajamas for the whole family and baby & children’s daywear. Our proprietary Lunaluxe & Soluxe bamboo fabrics are custom-milled for maximum softness and coziness. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We’re excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you!
Location
Hybrid in our Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
The Role
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest quality standards in product development? We’re looking for a dedicated Product Integrity & Compliance Manager to lead the charge in maintaining our commitment to safety, performance, and compliance across our product lifecycle. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and oversee testing and inspection protocols to ensure that every product not only meets but exceeds regulatory standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can shape quality assurance processes and foster team development, we want to hear from you! Step into a role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on engagement, and make a meaningful impact on our product integrity and compliance journey.
What you’ll do:
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Ensure raw materials and finished product development meet product safety, regulatory compliance, performance, and labeling requirements.
Conduct material and product risk assessments, providing recommended solutions to stakeholders.
Accountability for all CPSC filing requirements and compliance requirements, including submission of all documentation
Collaborate with Customer Services to address failures and complaints, providing feedback and recommendations to Design and Product Development teams.
Monitor and update quality inspections and audit standards as needed.
Process Management and Improvement:
Lead process improvements for Product Integrity & Compliance.
Update and maintain Little Sleepies testing protocols.
Manage the product inspection process, including scheduling and troubleshooting as needed.
Recommend and implement efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Little Sleepies inspection programs based on production timelines.
Testing and Inspection:
Working in partnership with our product development teams and vendors manage testing for raw materials development, prototypes, and TOP testing.
Support material development in conducting wear tests, analyzing samples, and providing feedback.
Advise on testing and inspection focus areas based on risk assessments and test results.
Confirm pre-production and top-of-production samples with Technical Design, Design, and Product Development before bulk production begins.
Collaborate with 3rd party laboratories to develop new test methods as required.
Manage third-party inspections and reports..
Training and Team Development:
Train internal teams on inspection standards and best practices.
Supervise and train PD, Production and partners to ensure effective quality control procedures are in place in factories and warehouses.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Tech Design, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, etc.) to establish style requirements and documentation.
Proactively address quality concerns or issues with Technical Design, Sourcing, Product Development and vendor teams.
Monitoring and Reporting:
Working with Customer Services, 3rd party partners ensure comprehensive reporting on all assigned categories/styles and communicate findings in a timely manner.
Maintain and deliver appropriate quality reporting to the business on overall quality KPIs
Track and maintain key calendar milestones.
Manage vendor base quality and ethical compliance, including the needs of our license partners.
Risk Management and Escalation:
Escalate quality issues, testing failures, and potential risks to the Chief Operating Officer or other Leadership as required.
Monitor production quality across all divisions and product categories.
Review product specs/requirements to ensure they are consistent and can be met during bulk production
What you’ll bring:
7+ years of experience in the Apparel, Accessories Industry.
Childrens and Sleepwear product experience strongly preferred.
Degree in technical, textile, supply chain, quality or related field preferred.
Knowledge in Textile Engineering and Lab Testing.
Experience with the US and appreciation of Global Testing and Industry standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
Understanding of the manufacturing process within the apparel industry.
Ability to prioritize, operate proactively, work as a team, and handle challenges.
Confident, articulate, goal-oriented, self-motivated, and hardworking
Strong data analysis skills.
Ability to present technical information to various audiences in an easily understood manner.
Capable of multi-tasking while working in a team environment to perform tasks cross-functionally.
Able to work from our Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA a minimum of 3 days/week
What we’re excited to offer you:
Ability to work cross functionally with a fast-growing team, with smile-sparking products that turn everyday moments into magical memories.
A supportive environment that fosters and encourages new ideas and innovation.
The opportunity to stock your pajama drawer! Free pajamas when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!) and a generous employee discount all year long to keep you cozy.
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal days, observed holidays
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Home office stipend
Internet stipend
Team building activities
Company-issued computer
Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, experience and budget. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles is $90,000 - $120,000
Little Sleepies is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Little Sleepies is one the fastest growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazine (#1 in retail)! We are an eCommerce company that specializes in buttery soft pajamas for the whole family and baby & children’s daywear. Our proprietary Lunaluxe & Soluxe bamboo fabrics are custom-milled for maximum softness and coziness. Driven by creativity, passion, and the desire to do something extraordinary, we strive to bring joy and comfort to families around the world. We’re excited to be doing this, and we hope you will be too. If our mission resonates, we would love to hear from you!
Location
Hybrid in our Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
The Role
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest quality standards in product development? We’re looking for a dedicated Product Integrity & Compliance Manager to lead the charge in maintaining our commitment to safety, performance, and compliance across our product lifecycle. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and oversee testing and inspection protocols to ensure that every product not only meets but exceeds regulatory standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can shape quality assurance processes and foster team development, we want to hear from you! Step into a role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on engagement, and make a meaningful impact on our product integrity and compliance journey.
What you’ll do:
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Ensure raw materials and finished product development meet product safety, regulatory compliance, performance, and labeling requirements.
Conduct material and product risk assessments, providing recommended solutions to stakeholders.
Accountability for all CPSC filing requirements and compliance requirements, including submission of all documentation
Collaborate with Customer Services to address failures and complaints, providing feedback and recommendations to Design and Product Development teams.
Monitor and update quality inspections and audit standards as needed.
Process Management and Improvement:
Lead process improvements for Product Integrity & Compliance.
Update and maintain Little Sleepies testing protocols.
Manage the product inspection process, including scheduling and troubleshooting as needed.
Recommend and implement efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Little Sleepies inspection programs based on production timelines.
Testing and Inspection:
Working in partnership with our product development teams and vendors manage testing for raw materials development, prototypes, and TOP testing.
Support material development in conducting wear tests, analyzing samples, and providing feedback.
Advise on testing and inspection focus areas based on risk assessments and test results.
Confirm pre-production and top-of-production samples with Technical Design, Design, and Product Development before bulk production begins.
Collaborate with 3rd party laboratories to develop new test methods as required.
Manage third-party inspections and reports..
Training and Team Development:
Train internal teams on inspection standards and best practices.
Supervise and train PD, Production and partners to ensure effective quality control procedures are in place in factories and warehouses.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Tech Design, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, etc.) to establish style requirements and documentation.
Proactively address quality concerns or issues with Technical Design, Sourcing, Product Development and vendor teams.
Monitoring and Reporting:
Working with Customer Services, 3rd party partners ensure comprehensive reporting on all assigned categories/styles and communicate findings in a timely manner.
Maintain and deliver appropriate quality reporting to the business on overall quality KPIs
Track and maintain key calendar milestones.
Manage vendor base quality and ethical compliance, including the needs of our license partners.
Risk Management and Escalation:
Escalate quality issues, testing failures, and potential risks to the Chief Operating Officer or other Leadership as required.
Monitor production quality across all divisions and product categories.
Review product specs/requirements to ensure they are consistent and can be met during bulk production
What you’ll bring:
7+ years of experience in the Apparel, Accessories Industry.
Childrens and Sleepwear product experience strongly preferred.
Degree in technical, textile, supply chain, quality or related field preferred.
Knowledge in Textile Engineering and Lab Testing.
Experience with the US and appreciation of Global Testing and Industry standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
Understanding of the manufacturing process within the apparel industry.
Ability to prioritize, operate proactively, work as a team, and handle challenges.
Confident, articulate, goal-oriented, self-motivated, and hardworking
Strong data analysis skills.
Ability to present technical information to various audiences in an easily understood manner.
Capable of multi-tasking while working in a team environment to perform tasks cross-functionally.
Able to work from our Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA a minimum of 3 days/week
What we’re excited to offer you:
Ability to work cross functionally with a fast-growing team, with smile-sparking products that turn everyday moments into magical memories.
A supportive environment that fosters and encourages new ideas and innovation.
The opportunity to stock your pajama drawer! Free pajamas when you join (and every year on your work anniversary!) and a generous employee discount all year long to keep you cozy.
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal days, observed holidays
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Home office stipend
Internet stipend
Team building activities
Company-issued computer
Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, experience and budget. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles is $90,000 - $120,000
Little Sleepies is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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