Product Development Manager Position Available In Dickson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Details Job Location

WHITE BLUFF, TN

Position Type Full TimeEducation Level None Job Shift 1st Shift Description Join ourdynamic team as a Product Development Manager, where you will leadinnovative projects and drive the creation of cutting-edgeproducts. Formulate, recommend and direct research and developmentprograms to meet Company’s needs for the improvement and or costreduction of existing products and processes, as well as theintroduction of new products and processes. Plans for the mostquality driven and cost-effective utilization of materials.

Qualifications Responsibilities:

Provide project managementleadership to meet business needs Determines the appropriatematerials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives.

Researches and monitors existing client base and industrydevelopments and identifies potential new product opportunities.

Applies knowledge of materials and recommends engineering andmanufacturing changes to attain design objectives. Lead technologytransfer to manufacturing Lead cross functional teams on projectsVisit customer facilities to discuss/resolve concerns relating toIP products and/or to work on new projects or products. Leverageinnovation and information from packaging and material suppliersProvide guidance to the team on projects Other duties as assignedResponsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility foodsafety, and quality policies and procedures including productsafety (GMPs) policies and procedures.

JobSpecification/Requirements:

Demonstrates expertise in a variety ofproduct development concepts, practices and procedures. Relies onextensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsPositively lead and influence team members to partner together toachieve individual and business goals At least 10 years ofexperience in the field Excellent interpersonal and leadershipskills, and verbal and written communication skills. Completeunderstanding of Flexible Packaging. Complete understanding of rawmaterials, production processes, quality control, and costsassociated with production of flexible packaging and labelsComprehensive background, understanding, and experience with PC andMicrosoft Word, Excel. ISO experience is a plus.

EssentialFunctions:

Reading, writing, computer and math skills Strongscientific and engineering knowledge Strong analytical skills Musthave ability to communicate effectively at all levels – productionemployees, administrative personnel, supervision and managementAbility to evaluate, assess and make decisions. Must have mobilitynecessary to interact with all departments located throughout thebuilding. Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of coloraccurately. (Colorblind test is required.) Reflexes must be inexcellent condition for quick response time around movingmachinery. Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving partsin order to avoid serious injury to his/herself or other employee’slimbs or other life threatening injuries. Employee must becompletely alert at all times to and observe strict safetyprecautions around operating machinery. Strong organization andattention to detail PIb245bc77d238-37820-37069660