Benjamin L.

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About Benjamin L.

Experienced product, quality, and social compliance leader with a proven track record in regulatory compliance, product integrity, and factory capability enhancement across children’s products, fitness/lifestyle, food contact materials, softlines, and hardlines. Adept at navigating U.S, EU, and international safety and social responsibility standards (CPSIA, FDA, ASTM, NSF, REACH, and more), I have successfully cut defect rates from 4.5% to 0.6%, increased production efficiency by 25%, and helped grow private label sales penetration by 427 bps (€10.7M margin increase). Beyond quality, I have led social compliance initiatives, reducing CSR noncompliances while strengthening factory management systems and corporate alignment. By implementing on-the-job training, specialization programs, and supplier accountability frameworks, I have enhanced factory capabilities, improved sustainability, and built stronger supplier partnerships. This holistic approach has resulted in happier employees, better-quality products, and long-term business growth. Passionate about scalable solutions and impact-driven leadership, I also serve as a Treasurer, Fundraiser Chair, and Event Coordinator for my children’s school, leading initiatives that raise significant funding to support students and teachers. I thrive in collaborative environments, bringing a strategic, people-first mindset to every challenge.