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Fortune Brands Innovations

Director, Product Compliance & Lab Services

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Fortune Brands Innovations
Innovates in home and hardware products, enhancing life with smart solutions and quality designs.
Lead global product compliance and lab services strategy and execution.
6d ago
$120,000 - $192,500
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
North Olmsted, OH
Hybrid
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Brand innovation
Water innovations
Outdoors
Security
Sector Specialisms
Home
Security
Digital Products
Commercial Building
Water
Outdoors
Connected Products
Safety
Role
What you would be doing
compliance governance
testing standards
process improvement
budget management
talent development
strategy execution
  • Partner with the Strategic Business Units and Operations to identify and execute against key Product Compliance and Lab Services related strategies and tactics. Identify key capabilities needed to achieve the strategies.
  • Develop subject matter expertise of product standards, codes, and regional legal requirements for FBIN products in all global markets where FBIN operates.
  • Establish and manage global Product Compliance and Lab Services budgets.
  • Lead major change management initiatives. Identify and lead process, system, organizational, and productivity improvements in Product Compliance and Lab Services. Develop standard work and processes for the Product Compliance & Lab Services teams.
  • Provides governance to Engineering Project Teams as they work to meet Product Compliance related deliverables and milestones within the FBIN Product Growth Engine (product development Stage-Gate) process.
  • Responsible for attracting, developing, and maintaining the Product Compliance and Lab talent needed to successfully execute the product development strategies.
  • Accountable for the execution of the Product Compliance & Lab Services teams and ensuring they meet aggressive timing, performance, cost and quality objectives. Responsible for monitoring and measuring the performance of the teams against the defined objectives and providing regular cadence of updates to the Product Development Services leadership team.
  • Develop and gain alignment on the Objective, Goals and Strategies required to establish Centers of Excellence for Product Compliance & Lab Services for Fortune Brands Innovations.
  • Develop and implement world class testing and prototyping standards, systems, and programs.
  • Serve as a key member of FBIN’s Product Development Services leadership team to improve consistency of global execution, increase resource flexibility, improve development velocity, drive efficiencies, and maximize value creation.
What you bring
engineering degree
mba
change management
product design
risk management
product compliance
  • Ability to effectively manage change and complex organizational projects, navigate and influence others in a matrixed environment (management experience preferred), deliver tough messages and resolve conflict.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required; MBA preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible positions in design and development of consumer durable products, with specific exposure to both the commercial and operations aspects of the business; global business environments preferred.
  • Demonstrated success assessing and managing risk in complex and ambiguous situations.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in Product Compliance, Test Lab Supervision, and/or Product Development Engineering.
  • Proven and trusted partner of senior leaders with ability to influence strategic direction and approach.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
  • A leader in innovation, transforming everyday spaces with smart, functional products.
  • Focused on creating sustainable solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and play.
  • With decades of experience, the company has pioneered advancements in home hardware, kitchen, and bath industries.
  • Their product lines include iconic brands that redefine comfort, performance, and design.
  • From high-end kitchen systems to innovative home security technologies, Fortune Brands is at the forefront of next-gen solutions.
  • Known for its strong financial growth, the company continues to expand its reach globally with cutting-edge designs.
  • They have a history of pushing boundaries with both traditional and digital product offerings.
Culture + Values
  • Purpose: "We Elevate Every Life by Transforming Spaces into Havens."
  • Blueprint Behaviors: "Think Big, Learn Fast; Work It Together; Make the Hard Call."
  • Strategic Drivers: "Brands that Create Impact; Partner that Sets the Pace; Ecosystems that Change the Game; Fuel that Powers our Purpose."
  • High standards: core values include integrity and accountability (from Code of Business Conduct and Ethics).
  • Operating model focus areas: category management, global supply chain excellence, business simplification, digital transformation.
Environment + Sustainability
30% by 2030
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 30% from 2022 baseline by 2030.
50% by 2030
Renewable Energy Offset
Target to offset 50% of electricity usage with renewable sources by 2030.
1.4m kWh
On-Site Solar Generation
Generated 1.4 million kWh of solar energy in 2023 across three sites, with one more site expected by 2025.
1 Trillion Gallons
Water Conservation Goal
Aimed to save 1 trillion gallons of water by 2030; achieved ~257 billion gallons by 2023.
2,000 Tons
Ocean Plastic Repurposed
Target to repurpose 2,000 tons of ocean plastic by 2030; achieved ~750 tons by 2023.
  • Signed virtual power purchase agreement for 60 MW solar in CA, starting early 2028, covering ~68% of 2023 electricity usage.
  • Fiberon PE composite decking contains ≥94% recycled mixed wood fiber and plastic; recycles ~100 million lbs of plastic annually.
  • Therma‑Tru doors are ENERGY STAR qualified and designed for energy conservation.
  • Global TRIR safety record: <1.0 in 2023 (ex‑acquisitions).
Inclusion & Diversity
60% associates
Hourly Production Roles
60% of associates work in hourly production roles, reflecting equitable employment opportunities.
TRIR <1.0
Global Safety Metric
The company maintains a global Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) below 1.0, demonstrating a commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment.
2021 DEI Strategy
Comprehensive Equity Initiative
A comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy was launched in 2021, informed by global employee engagement surveys and actionable outcomes.
First ESG-linked Goals
2021 Implementation
The company introduced its first environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-linked DEI goals in 2021, emphasizing transparency and accountability in diversity and inclusion efforts.
  • Associate Resource Groups (ERGs) support inclusivity and authentic self-expression.
  • Women representation: Board composition above benchmark for manufacturing companies (as of May 7, 2024).
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