Technical Manager - Textiles & Apparel

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Summary

The individual in this role functions as a Regulatory Affairs and Technical Standards Manager who has business unit level influence and is generally recognized as a subject matter expert. Delivers effective and efficient technical support to Lab Operations and Client Service teams in line with company’s financial objectives, mission and values.  Responsible for effectively maintaining and providing regulatory, technical standards, and quality and safety requirements to appropriate staff and client base.

Job Functions

• Responsible for effectively maintaining and providing regulatory, technical standards, and quality and safety requirements to appropriate staff and client base.
• Develop product safety and quality specifications to capture regulatory and industry standards requirements for various products and businesses.
• Develops technical SOPs and protocols incorporating customer requirements and communicating with supporting product documentation to executing teams in operations and client service departments.
• Responsible for developing and updating regional pricing for client testing programs
• Conducts regular information and training sessions for all levels of staff to build and impact their technical capabilities in terms of product safety and quality testing and inspection.
• Manages special projects by developing appropriate project plan and coordinate necessary activities across multiple labs for execution in order to meet customer requirements and expectations
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Textile Chemistry, Textile engineering, or chemical engineering (or other related field) AND
• 7-10+ years of experience in a related field AND
• 3+ years of experience in a multinational organization within a specific category or line of business

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Textile Chemistry, Textile Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (or another related field)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Language Skills: English Advanced
• Mathematical Skills: Advanced preferred
• Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Advanced user proficiency required.

Other:

• Proven leadership skills; ability to coordinate and motivate staff toward a common goal.  Must take ownership of objectives and hold self-accountable.
• Proven interpersonal skills for effective work with client services teams, to include cross cultural sensitivities. Customer focused capable of building trust, value others and communicate effectively.
• A thorough understanding of the regulations and regulatory landscape in North America.  This includes being familiar with and active in CPCS, AAFA, AATCC and ASTM Organizations. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all departments within the organization. Must be an extensive multi-tasker, and problem solver with high energy levels and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities across departments and operating units through effective resource management. Strong project management skills required.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exh