The Quality and Compliance Manager will be responsible for project managing a team to help lower quality percentages across the board inclusive of true quality issues, customer service issues, packing and handling issues. This person will serve as the liaison between Executive leadership, Product Development Director and the Quality team members. In this role, you will:
Assist in processing, arranging, and monitoring quality and compliance certification/testing, audits/inspections, and corrective actions
Prepare regular/quarterly reports to provide management team with information regarding quality and returns data
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of new/updated systems, standards, processes, policies, and procedures
Support processes to ensure compliance with all local, state, federal and international laws, and regulations as well as company policies, procedures, and internal controls
Assist with managing overall production timelines from PO submission through delivery
Participate in review of the Vendor Compliance Manual to communicate development, quality, compliance, and logistics expectations to factory
Work cross-functionally with Product Development, Logistics and Global Supplier network in the development of safe, well designed, and cost effective product that meets all required guidelines. Inclusive but not limited to UL, Intertek, all offshore agents’ teams etc. (this will also include internal teams such as IT, Sales Support, Design/PD and Commercial teams)
Ability to work with offshore and domestic factories when products have issues involving damages, packaging, finishing and collaborate to find solutions for existing issues and future receipts of the goods
Coordinate audits with other departments within an organization to ensure that all aspects of quality assurance are being addressed
Review data collected during audits to identify any potential areas of concern and determine immediate action plans
Train employees on new quality procedures to ensure that they are aware of new policies and procedures
Execute against established internal audit processes at the factory level, warehouse level and office level
Ensure our global quality footprint add continue to execute on our current sustainability efforts
What began over 35 years ago as a boutique accessories company has evolved into a global force in the design industry. With premier lighting, furniture and accessories, Arteriors redefines interior spaces through unexpected creativity and meticulous craftsmanship. Pursuit of innovation drives us forward. Our imagination never rests. And thanks to our uniquely diverse and talented employee base, we are inspired to continue the remarkable journey. Arteriors embraces creativity in all its forms, from products and ideas to inventive, curious employees who think of themselves as tastemakers rather than followers. Innovation is impossible without our diverse team and their ideas, so we focus on creating a diverse workplace that promotes employee differences and creates an inclusive culture. Our aim is to provide our team members with an equitable experience.
What we're looking for:
4+ years of experience Quality Assurance, Testing and Compliance, engineering experience a bonus
Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Six Sigma awareness
Experience with data analysis and reporting
Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines
Goal orientated with ability to stay focused on creating winning results
Flexibility and Adaptability: Adapts to change and different ways of doing things quickly and positively; deals effectively with a variety of people and situations; appropriately adapts one’s thinking or approach as the situation changes; thrives in a fluid environment and works effectively in ambiguous situations
Process Oriented: Ability to develop and own a process; identifying gaps, working cross functionally to best solve and driving solutions
Results Oriented: Drives self and others to achieve results and surpass goals by setting high standards of performance, continually striving to do things better to improve performance, and looking for ways to succeed no matter what the challenge
Problem Solving and Decision Making: Identifies problems and applies knowledge, understanding of the business and experience to address them; makes timely and effective decisions by gathering relevant information, systematically analyzing options, and choosing the best course of action based on all relevant information
What's in it for you:
Medical, dental and vision insurance available the first day of the month after hire date
401k with employer matching
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Days, allowing you to give back to your community
Annual bonus potential and merit increase potential
Generous employee discount
Employee referral bonus