Product Development Coordinator

With general direction from the Product Development Manager, the Product Development Coordinator manages and tracks the product approval process internal departments and factories to ensure product specifications are met completion within the prescribed deadline. Success in this role will require a strong background in product development processes, administration and ability to work across multiple teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Monitor and track product and samples through to completion.

·         Identify and troubleshoot problems within the delivery timeline, establish priority and escalate to the appropriate party when necessary.

·         Enter product specification details and sample approval statuses into the program tracking system.

·         Communicate regularly with the Sales, Design, Purchasing, and Production departments to quickly resolve issues and avoid delays in the product development progress.

·         Facilitate product approval process between the Design department, Customer and international factories, routinely following up with approval comments and final status.

·         Maintain physical sample files in an organized and precise manner. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree. 

EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of experience in coordinating and monitoring manufacturing production programs, tracking and monitoring a high volume of items and working with tight production timelines. Experience coordinating with overseas factories

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

·         Working knowledge of production timelines

·         Ability to work with multiple departments to solve problems.

·         Ability to accurately enter a high volume of data into worksheets.

·         Ability to fix problems, multi-task, and to execute under pressure.

·         Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a fast-paced, evolving team environment.

·         Ability to effectively communicate to different levels of management both orally and in writing.

·         Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position may require the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and performed indoors.

Eligible full-time employees may elect to participate in our group health, dental, and vision plans.

8 paid holidays, including your birthday!