Consumer Goods Product Development & Production Manager

Consumer Goods Product Development & Production Manager

10 Sep 2024
California, San diego, 92101 San diego USA

Consumer Goods Product Development & Production Manager

We are seeking a Consumer Goods Product Development & Production Manager to lead our growing team. We are a small and highly-creative consumer product development company. Our team has a reputation for being creative, capable, agile, and willing to take on new challenges and projects; our ideal candidate will possess these same qualities.

About us:

We are a consumer goods company specializing in consumer goods manufactured overseas. We are a full-cycle company with expertise ranging from prototyping to finished product (and everything in between). Our goods are marketed and sold through large retail chains and television media.

Responsibilities:

Lead the team on the creation of new products and product revisions

Communicate with overseas (primarily China) manufacturers from product initiation through shipping

Lead the team and manufacturers to trouble-shoot production and QA issues

Create and manage project and task schedules for all product projects

Manage production workflow and resources to meet project requirements and deadlines

Participate in cross-team planning and collaboration

Meet with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate progress to the team

Understand internal business processes and quality standards; be willing to contribute to process refinement and workflow optimization

Requirements

Detailed understanding of consumer goods manufacturing (overseas - not domestic) methodologies and processes from concept through launch

Strong knowledge and experience with common software programs like Google Drive, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Outlook, etc., must be comfortable with learning new tools and programs

10+ years experience in similar position involving consumer products

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor Degree required

Strong Communication Skills - must be articulate, creative & compelling in both verbal & written communication

Creativity/Positivity/Fun Attitude - we deal with innovative products for the consumer goods industry, and you should be motivated and find creative solutions

Ability to switch gears quickly and wear different hats in a small company setting

Quick Learning & Flexible - being able to quickly and smoothly transition between tasks

Excellent computer skills (MS Office) and a high degree of organization are imperative. Candidate will need to have a strong emphasis on bridging any gaps, focusing on loose ends or details overlooked. Experience with overseas manufacturing and large retail chain environments required. Ideal person will have the availability to make phone calls to China during irregular business hours. Candidate must be able to lift 25 pounds. We love this industry and are looking for someone who shares that passion. Candidate must be a reliable self-starter who takes pride in delivering a quality product. The company is in a good position to grow, and new staff coming on board will play a key role in this growth! If qualified and interested, please reply to this posting with your cover letter and resume. Please explain in your cover letter why you would be a good fit for this position.

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