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Gabriella White · 1 hour ago

Product Development Manager - Upholstery

Claremont, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Gabriella White is a family-owned and operated company known for its luxury furniture and accessories. They are seeking a proactive Product Development Manager to oversee upholstery product development, manage project timelines, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality products that meet market demands.

FurnitureHome DecorInterior DesignManufacturing

Responsibilities

Oversees and supports upholstery product development activities

Manages data management and tracking of key upholstery product developments in data systems

Ensures key calendar milestones and dates for upholstery product development are met

Conducts and/or participates in weekly team meetings to ensure teams are aligned and address issues

Understands product materials, construction, fit, function, and end-use requirements

Grows and maintains relationships with new and current suppliers

Tracks all incoming costs at every change level of the product

Look for cost reduction opportunities while maintaining the highest quality

Helps update costing documents and systems for cross-functional teams

Develops, cuts, and makes patterns

Works in AutoCAD and SoftWorkX

Communicates with plant leadership to address issues that may need support in other departments

Ensures accuracy of notes documented and provided to Plant Leadership for review

Recommends and implements process improvements as needed to improve production

Adjusts current patterns for better efficiency

Qualification

Upholstery manufacturing experienceRetail math expertiseCost margin analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyAutoCAD proficiencySoftWorx knowledgeMultitasking abilityCommunication skillsTeam collaborationTime managementProblem-solving