QC Inspector

Horizon Group trace our history in crafts to 1912 when, as a small company in New York City, we supplied trim and ribbon items to light manufacturers in the area. Today, we are America’s leading supplier of Craft Components and Activity Kits for all ages - but especially children. Our brands are recognized and trusted for delivering high quality and innovation at an exceptional value and artistic exploration for children. The line uses vibrant graphics to inspire a strong call-to-action, whether by showing how easy it is to build and paint your own birdhouse, or how fun it is to get your hands dirty and mold your own steppingstone.

This position will work in collaboration with the Quality and Compliance team, becoming a main point of contact for factory quality and compliance of various categories for all our partners in Vietnam and Cambodia. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a high level of flexibility, commitment, honesty, and a passion for maintaining our strategic manufacturing partnerships.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review, document, train, and share all inspection-related checklists and procedures by category with our manufacturing partners.

• Implement, conduct, and coordinate all HGU inspections following established AQL guidelines supported by international quality and safety standard requirements, including those with our 3rd party supporting labs.

• Implement, conduct, and coordinate all initial HGU audit supporting materials to support in-country expansion.

• Analyze the results of inspections and compliance testing documentation to support industry best practices and continuous improvement.

• Audit, evaluate, and update HGU current policies, procedures, and supplier documentation of product compliance and quality, in alignment with government laws and regulations for inspections and audits.

• Assist in other product quality and compliance-related needs.

• Preferred 2-4 years of experience in a regulatory compliance environment or working for a 3rd party lab or inspection agency related to hard goods product quality, compliance, and retailer requirements.

• 2-4 years experience in data entry/management, auditing, or related field.

• Frequent travel expected.

• Preferred - accredited for Target Branded Product Quality Inspections (TGT BPQI)

• Highly organized, honest, detail-oriented, data-driven, and self-starter; comfortable with business software, such as Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.