Bill Grange
About Bill Grange
Bill Grange is the Director of Quality Assurance, Product Integrity & Chemical Sustainability at Kohl's, with extensive experience in global sourcing and operations.
Company
Bill Grange is currently working at Kohl's as the Director of Quality Assurance, Product Integrity & Chemical Sustainability. He has held this position since 2021 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. Kohl's is a prominent American department store retail chain. Bill's role in the company focuses on ensuring product quality, maintaining product integrity, and driving chemical sustainability initiatives.
Title
As the Director of Quality Assurance, Product Integrity & Chemical Sustainability at Kohl's, Bill Grange is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes, product integrity measures, and sustainability efforts related to chemical use. His role includes advocating for sustainable fibers and fabrics, contributing to risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory affairs.
Career at Kohl's
Bill Grange has held multiple roles at Kohl's over the years. Before becoming the Director of Quality Assurance, Product Integrity & Chemical Sustainability in 2021, he served as Senior Manager of Quality Assurance & Product Integrity from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was Senior Manager of Product Integrity & Home Technical Design from 2019 to 2020, and Manager of Product Integrity from 2018 to 2019. Each role has been based in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kohl's, Bill Grange held several significant roles in other companies. He worked at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. as Vice President of Private Brand Sourcing & Operations from 2016 to 2018, and Divisional Vice President of Private Brand Quality Assurance from 2008 to 2016. Prior to this, he held senior positions at Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh, Victoria's Secret, and Lands' End among others, across various locations including Greater Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and Greater Columbus areas.
Education and Expertise
Bill Grange holds an Associate's degree in Applied Science--Mechanical Design from Madison Area Technical College, where he studied from 1980 to 1982. He has extensive expertise in quality assurance, product integrity, and sustainability, with a strong background in global sourcing and operations. He also serves on the Advisory Board and Legal Committee for sustainability initiatives, asserting his commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the industry.
Sustainability Initiatives
In his role at Kohl's, Bill Grange leads initiatives in chemical sustainability, focusing on expanding the use of sustainable fibers and fabrics. He advocates for environmental responsibility and sustainable manufacturing practices, contributing significantly to the company's environmental goals. His involvement in the Legal Risk Committee further supports his efforts in risk assessment and regulatory affairs, ensuring the company's compliance with sustainability standards.