Global Product Compliance Leader for Outdoor Gear

Gathr Outdoors; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gathr Outdoors, Brentwood, TN, seeks a Global Product Compliance Manager to lead the worldwide compliance program covering safety, labeling, environmental and regulatory requirements across domestic and international markets.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Legal, Sales and Marketing to translate complex regulations into practical standards, oversee testing and certification, manage supplier data, and guide risk-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, textiles, environmental science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of product compliance, regulatory affairs or product safety experience in consumer products; outdoor, sporting goods, apparel, footwear, furniture or juvenile products strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. consumer product regulations (CPSC/CPSIA, FHSA, Prop 65, state chemical laws) and EU/UK frameworks (GPSR, REACH, CE/UKCA).
• Hands-on experience managing third-party testing labs and interpreting test reports.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the global compliance framework across product safety, chemical management, labeling, packaging and environmental regulations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into internal standards and MRSL/RSL for design, sourcing and suppliers.
• Plan, budget and manage third-party lab testing; review reports and drive resolution of failures.
• Own certifications, conformity documents and product registrations; ensure accurate labeling and origin markings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Product safety

CPSC/CPSIA knowledge

EU/UK compliance

Lab testing management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Gathr Outdoors, Brentwood, TN, seeks a Global Product Compliance Manager to lead the worldwide compliance program covering safety, labeling, environmental and regulatory requirements across domestic and international markets.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Legal, Sales and Marketing to translate complex regulations into practical standards, oversee testing and certification, manage supplier data, and guide risk-based decisions.