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TITLE: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Austell, GA

Pay: $95k - $110k, plus generous benefits

Position Type: Full-time, permanent immediate position; hybrid (1 day remote, 4 days onsite)

Our team at The Recruiting Pros is recruiting a talented Product Development Manager with experience in developing technical consumer goods products include those requiring mechanical/digital/Bluetooth/Wi -Fi/IoT (Internet of Things) functionality on behalf of a well-established wholesaler/retailer located in Austell, GA. The company continues to be innovative and creative, and they are committed to the ongoing investment in their people, processes and products.

In this role you will collaborate with Sales, Sourcing and retailers to create and manage the 1 – 3 year product strategy for your assigned category including the creation, expansion and life cycle management of branded and non-branded products to match each retailers’ objectives and to achieve company goals related to product and category growth, increased market share, revenue, profitability, and ROI.

To be successful in this role you will need NPD experience and knowledge of packaging, instructional materials, creating testing criteria and evaluating results, IoT specifications, and quality control standards plus an understanding of various channels of distribution including mass, specialty, DIY, office products and home décor for brick-and-mortar stores as well as e-Commerce.

This role is a mix of product management and development, and you will spend your week managing the product lifecycle with a thorough understanding of external vendor specifications, SKU analysis, consumption, data/POS analysis and research, forecasting and pricing/margins.

You will leverage your resourcefulness, creative nature and product development experience related to mechanical and technical consumer goods to maintain an understanding of how to conduct market research and manage your findings related to product trends/customers’ needs/retailers’ product strategies and have the ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts to internal and external stakeholders, retailers, factory partners and leadership.

This is a full-time, permanent placement position with a hybrid work schedule (one day remote, four days onsite) and will require travel to customer sites and overseas vendors (approximately 10% to 15% travel).

Routine responsibilities will require you to:

• Use market trends and analysis to identify new product opportunities including innovation, enhancement and new product development.
  
• Understand retailer and consumer needs, market trends and channels of distribution to determine successful product development strategies.
  
• Conduct market research and use industry resources to uncover trends and new product opportunities and/or innovation to meet and anticipate consumer needs and interests.
  
• Gain knowledge of market trends to make sound business decisions and to manage pipeline of new product opportunities ensuring the Voice of Customer (VOC) is always in focus.
  
• Work with a team of design engineers, both internally and externally, to develop products with detailed specifications and F&B to meet product performance objectives.
  
• Establish new product development criteria, marketing plans, feasibility, and timelines for each product project from creation through product launch including placement tracking.
  
• Collaborate with QA, Sourcing, Customer Experience, and Vendors to examine ongoing product improvements. Communicate and manage ECN (engineering changes) process.
  
• Partner with QA/QC department to establish clear and concise testing process to be included for all new product development projects.
  
• Create testing standards for each product that includes hands-on usage, as well as utilizing internal staff, and focus groups.
  
• Lead the product management process including coordination, communication and scheduling between internal departments (Sales, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain) and external resources (retailers and international manufacturers).
  
• Lead New Product Development Process (NPD) to ensure RACI activities are assigned and communicated to all teams involved with project.
  
• Collaborate with Sales Management team on new channels of distribution to expand existing and new product placement.
  
• Working jointly with sales, marketing and sourcing create recommended pricing strategies for launch and promotions using competitive data, margin requirements, and retailer pricing models.
  
• Manage product category life cycles and product portfolios.
  
• Be the product champion to assist sales management during account presentations to demonstrate products, using sales tools created by the marketing team.
  
• Engage Sourcing, QA, Marketing and key external vendor development teams both domestic and international in quarterly brainstorming meetings on new products and current product improvements.
  
• Communicate with licensors at quarterly presentations of new products and potential placements.
  
• Explore new product license opportunities that match company strategic direction and present ideas to upper management.
  
• Collaborate with Marketing team to support product launch goals including the development of sales tools, retailer presentations, and product placement activities.
  
• Lead and participate in monthly meetings with Customer Experience department, QA and Marketing to review online reviews and incoming consumer calls to address solutions for issues and product improvements.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field required.
  
• 5+ years product development, design, and/or licensing experience required.
  
• 3+ years conducting market research, uncovering and understanding consumer needs required.
  
• Understanding of technical product design and development including IoT required; experience with mechanical, digital, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions strongly preferred.
  
• Experience in product development with brand and private label consumer goods strongly preferred.
  
• Understanding of finance principles related to costs connected with product development/extension, and re-sampling of the product.
  
• Knowledge of product competition and its impact on business.
  
• Understanding of product display presentations for retailers and distributors.
  
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office experience including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  
• Expert communication
  
  

If you have the required skills and experience as outlined above, please click APPLY NOW. Once we’ve reviewed your information, you’ll receive a call or email regarding the status of your application. If you realize you are not a fit for this position and know someone who is, we would certainly appreciate your referral.

Our team at The Recruiting Pros has more than two decades of success in placing GREAT CANDIDATES at GREAT COMPANIES. We service the southeast with expertise in filling permanent placement positions related to manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing and distribution. Learn more about us at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other protected category as specified by applicable law or regulation.

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The Technical Support & Product Development Manager, reporting to the Head of Sales, is responsible for providing hands-on technical support to customers and leading localized product development activities. This role plays a key interface between Sales, Product Management, Innovation, and Operations to ensure that Ahlstrom’s Tape solutions meet performance expectations, enable successful product trials, and contribute to future growth.

Main Responsibility Areas:

Technical Customer Support

• Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers for troubleshooting, claims resolution, and product optimization.
• Lead and document root cause analysis (RCA) and SCAR resolution activities.
• Understand and leverage the operational capability of Ahlstrom’s assets to align technical solutions with customer needs.
• Gather, document, and share Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and product performance feedback

Product Development

• Coordinate lab trials and development projects with Wisconsin-based R&D and plant teams.
• Support scale-up and industrialization of improved or new grades in collaboration with PD and Innovation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance profitability by optimizing existing products, processes, or utilizing more relevant assets.
• Contribute to the regional product development roadmap in alignment with PM direction.

Sales & Technical Enablement

• Support Sales and BD efforts by providing technical expertise during customer visits, trials, and onboarding.
• Participate in industry events as a technical representative of Ahlstrom Tape.
• Maintain strong relationships with customer technical stakeholders and decision-makers.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Share customer insights (VOC, technical feedback from field…) to feed innovation & opportunity pipeline and influence product roadmap
• Align with Operations, Quality, and Innovation to ensure robust problem-solving and solution delivery.
• Contribute to internal training and technical knowledge transfer activities.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Experience in consumer product companies or paper-making / converting operations
• 5 or more years of business development or industry experience preferred
• Strong skills in relationship-building and interpersonal communication
• Ability to cultivate new business
• Self-starter; passion for business development
• High degree of business acumen
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport
• Ability to work additional hours during the week, on weekends, or outside of regular office hours may be required
• The ability to work in a normal office environment to include: sitting or standing for long periods of time, operating various standard office equipment, carrying paper documents/files, reaching and bending, speaking

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.

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We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented R&D Product Development Engineer to design, develop, and improve new products from concept to production. The role involves conducting research, prototyping, testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, market-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, and development of new products, components, and systems.

• Analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitor products to guide design decisions.

• Create and test prototypes using CAD software, simulation tools, and lab equipment.

• Conduct product testing, validation, and verification to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, marketing, and supply chain teams to transition designs into production.

• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and specifications for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement of existing products by identifying design enhancements or cost reductions.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, and industry best practices.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred for some roles).

• Proven experience in R&D, product design, or product development engineering.

• Strong knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or similar).

• Familiarity with prototyping, testing, and validation techniques.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and design for manufacturability (DFM).

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and creative design skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality systems (ISO, FDA, CE, etc.) is an advantage.

Work Environment

• Collaboration with R&D, design, production, and marketing teams.

• Hands-on prototyping and lab testing.

• Fast-paced environment with emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement.

Career Path

• Progression to roles such as Senior Product Development Engineer , R&D Manager , Innovation Manager , or Director of Product Development .

Please note: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Fullerton.

Overview of Job Description:

The Product Development Project Coordinator is responsible for assisting and supporting all phases of Food, Wine and Gift packaging development from Concept to Production. The coordinator assists the Project manager, tracking timelines and milestones for multiple items in various stages of development throughout the year. This position interfaces with several departments and vendors to obtain product information to meet timelines.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintaining all Product Development schedules and timelines.
• Initiate, maintain and update all Product Development Files.
• Assist with Managing multiple projects at different stages of the development process.
• Prepare Nutritional and technical file Inserts using Adobe Illustrator.
• Create new component sheets for all Product Development packages.
• Assist with proofing of all artwork, legal and FDA information on packaging, labels and informational sheets.
• Review all vendors print proofs for mass production.
• Create contents labels for towers/gifts (Wholesale & WC) using Adobe Illustrator and Bartender.
• ·Assist with maintaining Nutritional & Kosher Libraries and Product files with updates.
• Manage and support Label Group communications and requests to meet all Production timelines.
• Manage Wine Label development process and prepare all documents for proofing review and annual approvals.

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Purchasing team to obtain all Nutritional information: NFPs, ingredients and allergens/declarations.
• Assist with proofing all Export labels and documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Manager as needed.
• Assist with gathering all regulatory documents and cataloging.
• Follow up with all teams on outstanding deliverables to meet timelines.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a Basic understanding of Project Coordination and Management
• Ability to understand product specifications and measurements.
• Ability to Type 40 WPM or More
• Highly Proficient with: MS-Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to create and maintain complex/detailed spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator (preferred, but will train)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a clear sense of ownership and accountability in your responsibilities.
• Possess attention to detail, problem-solving and accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage daily workload.
• Work overtime as needed voluntary and mandatory.

Education:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience
• Project Coordination and/or Management courses

Experience:

• 2+ years in a Project Coordinator position

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Product Development Scientist for our First Quality Retail Services facility located in Lewistown, PA.

This position will be responsible for creating, developing, and implementing new and proprietary designs of absorbent-related product systems based upon business, customer, and consumer needs as well as provide support for the needs of present product systems to assure competitive performance and value.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Participate as a member of the Product Development team; execute projects in timely, diligent, safe, and professional manner, and contribute to the growth of the team and department.
• Design new products and product improvements to meet business and consumer needs.
• Develop new and improved materials and technologies with suppliers, and ensure all new raw materials obtain proper safety testing and clearance.
• Use basic Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques to develop experimental plans.
• Support the existing business product cost improvements through product redesigns.
• Provide technical support to reduce consumer complaints.
• Support corporate proprietary technology by documenting and patenting novel ideas.
• Develop new test methods to better predict and understand product performance in use.
• Work with more senior scientist or manager to help set project objectives.
• Coach and develop indirect reports to enhance team performance towards department objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Four year technical degree (e.g. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent; additional business studies preferred.
• 3+ years in R&D inventing, developing and implementing new products.
• Knowledge of and experience with developing product systems for the retail market, preferably hygiene products
• Knowledge of materials used in retail absorbent products (e.g. pulp, super absorbent polymers, nonwovens).
• Working knowledge of consumer product converting technologies for pulp, paper and nonwoven materials.
• Experience with the process of searching, evaluating and filing patents.
• Experience providing direction for the physical testing of hypotheses, resulting in specific conclusions and recommendations.
• Able to speak, read and write the English language and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills, with working knowledge of basic statistics.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office program.
• Able to travel ~20-30% to US and International for product and process trials.
• This position is responsible for creating, developing, and implementing new and proprietary

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years' worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• .and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at to complete our online application.

Job Title: Product Development Specialist

Client Location: Stamford, CT - HYBRID

Starting: 10/20/2025

Pay Comments:

Minimum Pay (per hour): 55.00

Maximum Pay (per hour): 65.95

Duration: 6 months (may extend)

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

The Product Development Scientist will:

Be responsible for identifying technical solutions and delivering product formulation and scale up needs for the innovation and renovation project portfolio. Partner with Marketing to leverage and translate sensory and consumer insights into products from concept to launch. Lead overall product development initiatives from bench top formulation to scale up. Support associated industrialization trials in close collaboration with Quality. Represent the R&D team as subject matter expert for product development and product knowledge transfer to the factories. Collaborate internally and externally to build strong relationships to continuously improve technical capabilities and facilitate agile project management. Work closely with procurement team to ensure new suppliers/ingredients are qualified for use in current/future formulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Food Science, food engineering or related field

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant work experience in product development, process scale up, quality, or manufacturing in CPG setting (Beverage development highly preferred)

• Strong project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and in matrix environments

• Demonstrated competency in managing complexity and ambiguity

• Communicates in a timely, concise, and effective manner, both written and verbally.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to effectively interface at all levels, with strong ability to influence with integrity, especially across functions.

• Ability to facilitate meetings, conference calls and present effectively to groups at all levels

• Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint as well as SAP

• Understanding of financials (COGs, basic P&L understanding)

• Six Sigma Certification, GSTD/DMAIC, FI experience a plus.

• Ability to travel, approximately 15% throughout the year.

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead consumer-focused new product/formula development projects for all domestic brands (Pure Life, Saratoga, Mountain Valley, Splash Refreshers Still & Sparkling, Poland Springs, Deer Park, Zephyrhills, Ozarka, Ice Mountain, Sparklettes, and Arrowhead).

• Set and manage product development project plans and facilitate execution to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Hands on benchtop beverage development, scale up and industrialization

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Regulatory and Legal while leveraging external resources from ingredient suppliers, co-manufacturers and other 3rd party resources to deliver project results and innovative new product formulations.

• Lead the qualification of 3rd party flavor houses, develop RFP/Briefs for new flavor/ingredient opportunities.

• Lead ingredient, product recipe and specification development deliverables through industrialization phase

• Manage technical direction of projects; identify /communicate key deliverables and next steps.

• Manage complex business relationships with ingredient, process technology partner companies, contract developers and manufacturers, consultants, vendors, cross-functional departments, and outside experts in support of achieving consumer needs and effective project execution.

• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently varying in length.

• Utilize the Primo Brands stage gate innovation framework to ensure full compliance with the Quality Management System and adhere to all relevant Primo Brands Technical Instructions for new product development initiatives.

• Support on-going operations with recipe/ingredient specification changes and the qualification of new ingredients.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55.00 to $65.95 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Product Development Manager for our First Quality Retail Services located in Lewistown, PA.

This position is responsible for developing and introducing new products and modifies existing products to meet customer needs. Collaborates with Business Unit to identify customer needs and interacts with Operations (Process Engineers, Production Planning, Project Engineers and Quality Assurance) and Marketing to implement new products in a timely manner. Must maintain an up-to-date information base on relevant new product developments (i.e. via commercial, professional, professional contacts & patent literature) and represents First Quality on professional technical committees.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Leads a cross-functional team to plan, develop, and implement product improvements and new product introductions from Operations through to the Marketplace.
• Investigates new technologies (materials & equipment) and their applicability to absorbent products.
• Works with Marketing to plan, conduct, analyze, and interpret consumer/market research studies.
• Plans, conducts, analyzes, and interprets product use tests to benchmark competitive product performance.
• Works with Patent/Trademark attorney on intellectual property considerations (patentability, infringement searches, right-to-market reviews, etc.)
• Prepares preliminary product costing for new products.
• Provides market-intelligence to corporation (patents/trademarks/industry news/etc).
• Benchmarks competitive products and develops strategies to maintain effective advantages.
• Conduct periodic review of technology patents, industry trademarks, as well as keeping abreast of new product introductions into the category.
• Develop new products from concept through commercialization. Comprise initial specifications developed in collaboration with customers, concept demonstrations, product/process development steps, scale up and final spec for product and process acceptance by customers.
• Work in a close collaboration with Business unit, Engineering, Marketing and Operations to identify opportunities for new products and improvements to current products.
• Work closely with customers’ and suppliers’ technical staff and present to them our appropriate technical capabilities.
• Work with Engineering, Process and Quality Assurance teams to optimize the technical and economic performance of existing products.
• Maintain extensive contacts with material suppliers to allow development of new raw materials and optimize the performance of current raw materials
• Maintain contacts with academic institutions and outside labs to augment the technical capabilities of First Quality.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science; MS preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of product development related absorbent hygiene products industry experience preferred, preferably in adult incontinence hygiene products.
• Knowledge of absorbent hygiene markets, products, competition, consumers, trends, etc.
• Knowledge and use of Probability and Statistical Inference.
• Knowledge and use of Design of Experiments.
• Knowledge and use of Patents/Trademarks, especially with regards to absorbent products and materials
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and organize multiple projects.
• Ability to manage and lead a diverse, cross-functional team of professionals to deliver against key objectives and timelines.
• Ability to assess process and raw material impacts on product performance and consumer satisfaction.
• Ability to interact with customers on all levels in both technical and sales capacities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Minitab, as well as other office systems.
• Able to travel domestic and international to manufacturing plants, conferences, suppliers for product and process trials, customer meetings and other business

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• .and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at

to complete our online application.

THE PURPOSE:

The Product Development Manager is responsible for establishing, developing, and directing the production strategy for a product category and effectively directing the business relationships with finished product suppliers and our agents to leverage lower costs and reduced lead time without sacrificing quality. Hire, train, and develop a team to manage the business to improve gross margin, on time delivery of samples, and provide exceptional customer service.

THE ROLE is Fearless and Focused

• Promotes the adherence of the product pipeline calendar by ensuring the efficient collaboration and coordination between cross-functional partners, including Design, R&D, Merchandising and Materials.
• Embodies the high standards of the Sourcing and Production department and actively represents the department in all calendar checkpoints and major milestone meetings.
• Delivers the highest quality product within sample and production deadlines by proactively planning, coordinating, and managing external sources while identifying and addressing issues that may impact timelines or cost.
• Direct seasonal product development to ensure cost parameters and aesthetic requirements are achieved and are aligned with TR’s global sourcing strategy.
• Assures that True Religions' margin and financial goals for product cost throughout the pipeline are understood and achieved by monitoring, reporting, and influencing cross-functional decision-making.
• Reinforces True Religion's core values by engaging all internal and external partners with a high degree of professionalism and exhibits confidence and resourcefulness when faced with a challenge.
• Creates a collaborative and positive team environment that encourages authentic and transparent contribution.
• Develop and nurture strong partnerships with vendors, driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Maintain IMU, style adoption, and fabric projections. Fabric liability reporting.
• Maintain style/purchase order files, including accountability for PO revisions.
• Initiate proactive external communications with vendors to ensure that the sampling, pre-production, and production processes is on schedule to ensure the timely shipment of orders.
• Management of production timelines, reviewing report,s and recommending solutions to exceptions
• Monitor the status of purchase orders to ensure that the on-order and delivery exception report reflects correct dates and comments.
• Initiate proactive internal communication for changes impacting other areas of responsibility e.g. pre-ticketing, payments or ship dates.
• Work directly with Merchants on reorders and delivery flow alterations.
• Develop time and action calendars for all programs managed.
• Management of production timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Managing & Operations:

• Continuously review and lead team progress to identify opportunities to improve speed to market, product execution, and efficiency.
• Research new sources of manufacturing and industry best practices to ensure continual process improvement and long-term vision.
• Own communication of cross-functional updates relative to denim, sourcing, production, fit processes, strategies, and findings.

Strategy:

• Assisted in building the sourcing strategy in collaboration with product development, design, merchants, and inventory management.
• Partner with product development / R&D / merchants to ensure the line that is developed and aligned with the brand's pricing architecture.

Financial:

• Work with cross-functional business partners to enforce vendor policies that minimize and bring resolution to potential financial liabilities.
• Ensure Vendors are aligned on best practices that support True Religion’s cost management, product quality, and delivery requirements.

Leadership:

• Set the appropriate tone for the teams; effectively manage through periods of change with a positive attitude despite ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Develop skills and build knowledge within the organization to increase bench strength and future succession capability.
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence
• As a manager, serve as a leader of the company culture, norms, and conduct

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 8 years of experience in Production/Sourcing and/or Supply Chain roles of increasing scope, complexity, and leadership responsibility.
• Knowledge of apparel and non-apparel industry businesses, strategies and how the competition operates in the marketplace. Ability to use this knowledge to inform and influence strategies.
• Knowledge of Production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric, and garment construction.
• Apparel and fabric manufacturing economics and operations management (i.e., lead-times, transit times, garment and fabric construction, and apparel manufacturing operations)
• Analytical and possesses computer skills and knowledge; ability to obtain information from systems.
• Ability to influence across multiple functions/areas/geographies.
• Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop & implement strategies according to plans, monitor progress, and make the necessary adjustments to achieve objectives.
• Ability to anticipate and articulate future trends and consequences and respond with competitive and creative business solutions.
• Be aware of the impact and implications of decisions on other aspects of business.
• Ability to negotiate skillfully and resolve conflict in tough situations; win concessions without damaging relationships.
• Experience creating and maintaining a positive environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals.