International Product Integrity Senior Manager
3 days ago
Woking
Who we are: Crayola has inspired children to express their creativity since 1903. Crayolians take pride in fulfilling our mission of helping parents and educators raise creatively alive children around the world. Join our team and be part of an iconic brand that develops quality art products and experiences that are loved by families and preferred by teachers.Our company culture is mission focused, and encourages fun, collaboration, transparency, and helping others. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Crayola believes a diverse workforce provides a broad spectrum of perspectives which enables us to create innovate products and continuously improve our work processes. We have an intentional focus on fostering a work environment where all employees feel valued and appreciated. About the Role: The International Product Integrity Senior Manager leads Crayola’s international product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality programmes. This role ensures all international products meet Crayola safety standards and regional regulatory requirements while overseeing supplier compliance and cross‑functional risk management. Key Responsibilities: International Regulatory Compliance Leadership • Lead Crayola’s international product safety and regulatory compliance programme, ensuring alignment with EU/UK Directives, EN‑71, ISO and other market‑specific standards. Safety Standards & Product Specifications • Demonstrate thought leadership and direction to international safety specifications, labelling requirements, risk assessments, and testing strategies for new and existing products across EMEA, LATAM, and Asia. Compliance Programme Oversight • Oversee international product compliance programs, including EMEA compliance, market surveillance interactions, and customer/consumer feedback review. Cross Functional Technical Leadership • Provide technical leadership to cross‑functional teams for safe product design, material selection, and regulatory implementation in international markets. Supplier Quality & Risk Management • Lead supplier quality oversight globally by guiding expectations, evaluating quality systems, and partnering with CASO, and Easton-based QA teams. External Representation & Horizon Scanning • Represent Crayola with external agencies, standards committees, and regulators while monitoring emerging global safety and quality issues. Stakeholder Partnership & Market Governance • Provide leadership to International and EAME business units, distributors, retailers and regulatory to ensure the product meets these requirements. People Leadership • Manage, coach, and develop the Quality Manager – EMEA to ensure strong execution of regional compliance responsibilities and regulatory obligations. Continuous Improvement • Drive continuous improvement in global quality, product safety, and regulatory capabilities by identifying opportunities, engaging stakeholders and improving processes across regions What we’re looking for: • Deep knowledge of global product safety regulations, including EU Directives, Toy Safety Directive, EN 71, ISO and other market specific standards., • Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to product development, supplier management, and quality systems., • Experience with ethical audits (SMETA, IETP), ISO9001, supplier audits, and continuous improvement methodologies., • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make firm, defensible decisions amid ambiguity and competing priorities., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and regions. Diversity & Inclusion at Crayola We will cultivate diversity and create a culture of inclusion for our collective brands – one that grows through sustained action, demonstrates care for every life experience, inspires new products and content, and builds a sense of belonging in which every employee is able to be their very best. Green is our favourite colour! Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola’s creative solutions for greener tomorrows ___.
