Interstate Packaging · 4 hours ago
Product Development Manager
White Bluff, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expInterstate Packaging is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovative projects and drive the creation of cutting-edge products. This role involves formulating and directing research and development programs to improve existing products and processes while introducing new ones. The manager will provide project management leadership and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality policies.
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Responsibilities
Provide project management leadership to meet business needs
Determines the appropriate materials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives
Researches and monitors existing client base and industry developments and identifies potential new product opportunities
Applies knowledge of materials and recommends engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives
Lead technology transfer to manufacturing
Lead cross functional teams on projects
Visit customer facilities to discuss/resolve concerns relating to IP products and/or to work on new projects or products
Leverage innovation and information from packaging and material suppliers
Provide guidance to the team on projects
Other duties as assigned
Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates expertise in a variety of product development concepts, practices and procedures
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals
At least 10 years of experience in the field
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and verbal and written communication skills
Complete understanding of Flexible Packaging
Complete understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs associated with production of flexible packaging and labels
Comprehensive background, understanding, and experience with PC and Microsoft Word, Excel
Reading, writing, computer and math skills
Strong scientific and engineering knowledge
Strong analytical skills
Must have ability to communicate effectively at all levels – production employees, administrative personnel, supervision and management
Ability to evaluate, assess and make decisions
Must have mobility necessary to interact with all departments located throughout the building
Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of color accurately. (Colorblind test is required.)
Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time around moving machinery. Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/herself or other employee's limbs or other life threatening injuries. Employee must be completely alert at all times to and observe strict safety precautions around operating machinery
Strong organization and attention to detail
Preferred
ISO experience is a plus
Company
Interstate Packaging
Interstate Packaging is a quality and service leader in flexible packaging, labels, bags, and pouches.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase