Senior Product Development Manager
At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.
What's the Short Version?
The Sr Product Development Manager is responsible for managing product lines, developing product, and leading a team of product developers. They lead development and production across multiple Product Categories and brands. The Sr Product Development Manager leads the development process from initial concept to commercialized product, and manages and develops strong, lasting relationships with our suppliers and global supply base. The role works with the design and merchandising teams to create product strategies that lay out clear action steps to drive new product development, cost savings, responsible sourcing, and customer satisfaction. The Sr Product Development Manager is responsible for production management to ensure on time delivery of quality product. They also lead the training and development of junior staff within the Product Development Team.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Lead and drive the product development strategy and process from design, materials, and trim concepts into a manufacturable, top quality, and commercialized finished product; manage the life cycle of the product through approvals of prototypes to top of production.
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