Manager, Compliance

About the job

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Your New Role… The Compliance Manager role will manage the compliance, product safety and regulatory strategy, policies and procedures for Warner Bros Tours and Retail group within the Burbank Hollywood Tour across multiple IPs. The role focuses on product compliance within multiple product categories within the product development process, ensuring the product selected is safe, globally compliant with testing and labelling regulations.

This will be achieved through working alongside our creative, buying and sourcing teams, engaging with suppliers to:

• use supply chains and materials that are of the highest standard

• be compliant with local legislation in each state we work in

• ensure appropriate testing and labelling is completed as part of our product development process

The candidate will have excellent technical knowledge of product safety and US regulatory requirements to cover the US market, deliver an effective strategy for compliance, collaborating with the existing Global Compliance Manager to establish consistent and robust document processes.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Review product testing, technical files and labelling for Burbank developed product, ensuring the product is safe, compliant and fit for purpose, collaborating with the Global Compliance Team.

• Approve test reports and relevant documents for shipment authorization.

• Perform safety and quality review of products, packaging and labelling for potential claims or other regulatory issues for Burbank developed product.

• Ensure all products have appropriate product safety warnings and / or call outs and meet legal packaging specifications.

• Support and improve product compliance processes, solutions, and systems for Burbank developed product.

• Manage testing and labelling updates.

• Work with Global Compliance Team on product testing process implementation, risk assessment, policy and process document preparation, test protocols and labelling guide development with internal stakeholders and external technical partners. This includes preparation for global expansion

• Communicate and document potential non-compliance or regulatory issues.  Ensure identified issues are addressed, tracked, remediated, and monitored for closure.  Assist in the investigation and resolution of relevant compliance concerns as needed.

• Proactively look at compliance regulations in new territories as we expand our retail network. Identify key risks to the business through our stores, Tours and ecommerce platforms.

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure the use of effective supply chains, materials of the highest standards and compliance with local and international legislation.

• Onboard new suppliers, assessing production capabilities, ethical standards, production output and communicating Warner Bros standards and procedures.

• Manage supplier records including declarations, certification, auditing, maintenance of procedures and ensure all paperwork is up to date.  Implement supplier contracts with the legal team.

• Manage packaging reporting regulations for Burbank such as EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and submit reports on behalf of Warner Bros Tours and Retail.  Make suggestions on how to improve our output and reduce overall costs.

• Where possible, develop sustainable packaging and make suggestions on how to reduce our plastic packaging

• Conduct market, competitor and industry benchmarking relating to quality, product safety and regulatory compliance.

• Partner with customer service in responding to customer complaints.

• Support our Legal teams and Senior Management in responding to litigation and claims issues.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Sound commercial acumen and a genuine interest in the retail market.

• Demonstrates knowledge of international regulations and standards across multiple product categories (soft and hardlines).

• Ability to work within global teams and across international time zones.

• Self-motivated, accountable, driven to initiate, plan, resource, and complete projects.

• Critical thinking ability, and flexibility to adapt in changing circumstances

• Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to conduct fact finding, interpret data

• Work independently and alongside Global Compliance Team in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at once

• Experience in Product Safety, Quality Assurance in industry.  Should include product testing process implementation, risk assessment, policy and process document preparation, test protocol development with internal stakeholders and external technical partners.

• 3+ years of direct experience in international regulations pertaining to consumer products (including CPSIA, California Prop 65, REACH, RoHS, CCC Mark, NRTL certifications, CE Mark, etc.) is strongly preferred.

40 hours per week (full time) on a Monday to Friday pattern.

Due to the adaptive nature of this role, flexibility is required to suit the needs of the business; with occasional traveling.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Hiring Salary Range: $86,800.00 - $161,200.00 per year

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.