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JCPenney · 1 month ago

Director Product Integrity

JCPenney is one of the nation’s largest retailers of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise. The Product Integrity Director will lead the governance and execution of all quality, compliance, and safety initiatives across the retail product portfolio, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards for performance, durability, ethical sourcing, and regulatory compliance.

E-CommerceFashionRetail
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Establish and oversee the product integrity framework, including quality standards, testing protocols, and inspection processes
Ensure compliance with all global product safety regulations, labeling laws, and industry standards
Lead corrective action programs to address quality or compliance issues swiftly and effectively
Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team of quality, compliance, and technical experts
Provide executive-level insights on product integrity risks, opportunities, and performance metrics
Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to proactively monitor regulatory changes and industry developments
Partner with overseas quality teams and vendors to align on expectations, inspection results and continuous improvement initiatives
Mitigate risks related to recalls, safety incidents, and reputational damage through preventive action and crisis management
Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, and Design to embed integrity standards early in the product lifecycle
Work with Sourcing and Supply Chain to ensure supplier capability, performance, and accountability
Collaborate with Sustainability/ESG teams to integrate responsible material use, traceability, and ethical sourcing into the integrity framework
Leverage data analytics to identify trends in defects, returns, and customer feedback, driving continuous improvement
Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on product performance, compliance, and risk exposure
Champion a culture of operational excellence and integrity across the enterprise

Qualification

Product IntegrityQuality AssuranceRegulatory StandardsData AnalyticsCross-Functional CollaborationExecutive CommunicationChange ManagementStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Quality Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in product integrity, quality assurance, compliance, or technical product leadership, preferably in retail, apparel or consumer goods
Proven track record of leading large teams and managing global supplier relationships
Strong knowledge of global regulatory standards (CPSC, CPSIA, REACH, Prop 65, etc.)
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and executive communication skills
Ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive change in a complex, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision
Term life insurance
Paid vacation/holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with company match
Associate discount on JCPenney merchandise

Company

JCPenney

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JCPenney is a chain of American mid-range department stores.

H1B Sponsorship

JCPenney has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (47)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.5B
Key Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-01-08Acquired
2020-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-05-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Keith Melker
Chief Financial Officer
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Marie Lacertosa
SVP, Supply Chain
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