Please note, this is a hybrid role needing to be in the office ~3 days/week to inspect products, meet with product teams, etc.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Quality

- Directs Product Quality Assurance and Control on a global basis with direct reports in the US and China.
- Develops new product processes and quality systems in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Owns the relationships for Third Party Services for quality inspections and testing functions.
- Acts as a liaison to Quality leadership counterparts at all customers/partners. This includes retail customers, licensing organizations, and direct/online customers such as Amazon.
- Directs new product and structural packaging projects including intellectual property assessment, conceptual development, interface with multiple internal groups including marketing, operations, and industrial design and external groups including China-based team, suppliers, and inventors.
- Directs the generation of product specifications for a wide range of product types including electronics, art materials, published media, tools and children’s toys and related.
- Advise and assist consumer affairs, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, sales personnel, and customers regarding technical information related to capabilities of our product.
- Leads the investigation, analysis and determination of solutions, designs, and implementation for new product designs and/or technical changes to existing products in order to improve design, performance, cost, or manufacturing methods.
- Directs VA/VE (Value Analysis/Engineering) Projects
  - Provides leadership for Continuous Improvement effort with strategic suppliers as part of the CARE (Cost Avoidance and Reduction Effort) program

Compliance
- Directs all Regulatory and Social Compliance activities on a global basis with direct reports in the US and China.
- Owns the relationships for Third Party Services for Regulatory Testing and Social Compliance audits.
- Acts as a liaison to Responsible Sourcing/Social Compliance/Regulatory leadership counterparts at all customers/partners. This includes retail customers, licensing organizations, government organizations and direct/online customers such as Amazon.
- Executes all regulatory changes in a timely manner
- Develops detailed plans to conform to all social compliance requirements so that all Horizon customer accounts are in good standing.

Sustainability
- Directs all Sustainability activities on a global basis for Horizon and all customer accounts. This involves collecting and reporting data for the Horizon facilities as well as all supplier partners.
- Owns the relationships for Third Party Services for Sustainability activities.
- Acts as a liaison to Sustainability leadership counterparts at all customers/partners. This includes retail customers, licensing organizations, and direct/online customers such as Amazon.
- Develops detailed plans to conform to all Sustainability requirements so that all Horizon Customer accounts are in good standing.

Requirements

Ability to come to the office in Warren, NJ ~3 days/week required.
10-15 years’ experience in leading the compliance and regulatory requirements of consumer products (KIDS, TOYS, AND/OR CRAFTS INDUSTRIES HIGHLY PREFERRED) and 5-10 years leading a quality assurance team.
Working knowledge of Sustainability and Social Compliance required.
Strong working knowledge of quality and product safety standards and protocols including ISO9000, cGMP, F963 and EN71 Toy Safety Standards.
Understanding of EU regulatory requirements is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Six Sigma (Design for Six Sigma etc.). Certification at Green Belt or higher a plus.
Ability to apply design integrity tools such as DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
Ability to lead root cause analyses of issues and generate a corrective action plan.
Ability to lead multiple projects of varying priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (25-35%) including China trips of up to 14 days.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in leading the technical assessment of factories and commercialization of new products and packages internationally.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (MS in Engineering/MBA a plus) preferred.
Experience in applying lean manufacturing techniques a plus.

About Us:

HORIZON GROUP USA CONNECTS PEOPLE THROUGH CREATIVITY.

Horizon’s rich history in the craft industry dates to 1912 — and while many things have evolved over the past century, one element remains the same: Creativity. It is universally human, and we believe creativity is for everyone. As a global leader providing trend-driven D.I.Y. and educational activity kits, our mission is clear: To fuel each generation with the power to explore the world around them and unlock their potential. By supporting each stage of development with thoughtful, hands-on entertainment — Horizon Group USA does not just deliver products with lasting benefits, we inspire the entire creative family to be the best version of themselves — proudly expressive, confident, and unique.

Together, we create what’s next!

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