Director of Product Integrity Technical & Compliance

ALO; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO in California seeks a Director of Product Integrity Technical & Compliance to lead quality and regulatory compliance across the global supply chain for apparel, footwear, and accessories. This role ensures development, production and distribution meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, enhancing product integrity and customer trust.

Focus areas include traceability, material validation, sustainability, testing protocols, audits, labeling standards, and RSL/PRSL management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in quality and regulatory compliance within apparel.
• Expertise in RSL, Cotton Origin Verification, sustainability practices.
• Experience with supplier management and third-party testing coordination.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional influence; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory policies, SOPs, and cross-team compliance memos.
• Partner with Raw Materials Development on new materials for seasons.
• Oversee RSL/PRSL requirements for global product compliance.
• Perform risk assessments to pre-empt regulatory issues.
• Create a compliance framework with raw material tolerances.
• Develop and manage testing protocols and vendor lab oversight.
• Validate materials (cotton, wool, silk, sustainable options).
• Coordinate with Legal and industry groups on upcoming regs.
• Mentor and develop your team to drive change and growth.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Textile technology

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Textile Technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RSL expertise

Cotton Origin Verification

Sustainability initiatives

Job description

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

The Director of Product Integrity Technical & Compliance is a strategic leader responsible for quality and regulatory compliance across the company’s global supply chain for apparel, footwear, and accessories. This role ensures that all stages of development, production, and distribution meet or exceed industry standards and global regulatory requirements, enhancing product integrity and customer trust.

Focusing on traceability, material validation, and sustainability, the Director implements rigorous testing, audit, and certification protocols to protect brand reputation. Through cross-functional collaboration, the Director integrates global regulatory updates, enforces SOPs, and establishes global labeling standards. With expertise in Restricted Substance Lists (RSL), Cotton Origin Verification, and sustainable practices, this role drives the company’s competitive edge in compliance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Communication: Lead the creation and distribution of regulatory policies, compliance SOPs, and a compliance memo system to ensure effective communication across teams.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with the Raw Materials Development team on new materials awareness for upcoming seasons. Align on performance expectations, standards, and care instruction requirements.
• Chemical Management: Lead the oversight of Alo’s Restricted Substance List (RSL) and Product-Specific Restricted Substance List (PRSL) requirements to ensure all products comply with global chemical regulations.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks in product development.
• Development Framework: Establish and lead raw material and finished product tolerances, creating a compliance framework that supports quality standards.
• Protocols and Testing Facilities: Establish, maintain, and update Alo’s raw materials testing protocols to ensure global compliance and brand standards are upheld. Responsible for third-party testing facility selection and oversight to ensure optimal global coverage. Manage and oversee Alo’s vendor lab certification program.
• Material Validation: Lead the validation of preferred materials, including cotton, specialty wool, silk, and other sustainable materials, ensuring they meet company quality and sustainability standards.
• Mind to the Future: Partner with Legal and industry associations to ensure Alo is aware of upcoming global compliance regulations and requirements. Communicate and proactively work with CFT partners and vendors to ensure product compliance by the legislation’s enforcement date.
• Mentorship: Invest heavily in your team. Support, train, and lead by example. Create an environment that encourages curiosity, questions the status quo, and drives change and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in quality and regulatory compliance within the apparel industry, with a strong background in textile technology.
• Expertise in setting up and managing quality control and regulatory compliance processes for international markets.
• Strong industry knowledge of Restricted Substance Lists (RSL), Cotton Origin Verification, and sustainability initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management, third-party testing coordination, and implementing corrective action protocols.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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