The Product Development Manager is responsible for developing quality, innovative, first-to-market products. Acts as primary caretaker to ensure that all packaging specifications are maintained, accurate and up to date. The Product Development Manager evaluates and resolves technical feasibility, design optimization and productions issues.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manages package development, innovation and quality for the Proximo ISC produced brand portfolio
- Works with other departments to establish component design, material selection, design technology, product development, and vendor strategy
- Prepare New Product Development requirements to initiate new projects and maintain throughout the process to implementation.
- Manages project budgets and prepares financial analysis reports for management
- Meet tooling and launch deadlines and gross margin targets
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners; collaborate with cross-functional partners regarding timelines, costs, MOQ, and package design and features
- Improve and optimize the quality and performance of existing products
- Review technical specs to develop both stock and custom packages
- Maintain up to date specifications in a shared computer database for all packaging and liquid materials: Bottles, closures, labels, cartons, neck tags, capsules, bulk liquids, ingredients, etc.; other specifications as required.
Key Competencies
- Analytical–Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
- Planning/Organizing–Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Business Acumen–Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Problem Solving–Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skilfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Quality Management–Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Adaptability–Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Key Relationships
- Internal: Marketing, Proximo and Becle ISC cross-functional team, Company owned manufacturing plants
- External : Packaging vendors, Third Party Co-Packers
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required, Packaging Science degree a plue
- 5 years’ experience in the related area or Spirits Industry
- Keeps up to date with changes in the market and technology that would affect new product development
- Extensive knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Power Point, Project Management, Excel and Word
- Working knowledge of SAP – Purchasing modules
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Excellent follow-up skills and attention to detail
The salary range for this role is a base salary of $92,000 – $123,000 along with an annual bonus, 401K match, and medical and wellness benefits. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience and skill set against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.
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