Product Development Manager
Product Development Manager
Gabriella White is expanding our upholstery operation in Claremont, NC and has an immediate opening for a Product Development Manager.
The Product Development Manager is responsible for overseeing and helping with the making of patterns, upholstery frames and providing collaborative input on new and existing SKU construction. This position is also tasked with working with Plant Leadership to ensure cost control and/or reduction of products being produced. The Product Development Manager leads effort in product development and pattern making. Ensures cost control and reduction during product development. Works to ensure continuous improvement and quality control.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Commercial, Industrial or Product Design or related field preferred. Ten or more years of furniture upholstery manufacturing experience. Must have strong experience in retail math, cost margin analysis and supplier quotes. Knowledge of furniture, apparel and/or soft goods construction development & production highly preferred. Proficient knowledge and ability to use computer-based programs such as Microsoft Office and Auto Cad required; Knowledge of Soft Worx preferable. Ability to work well with others as well as independently under strict deadlines. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to prioritize workload tasks. Strong understanding of product efficiency. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Influential in building positive partnerships with cross functional teams. Have a sense of urgency in managing time and ownership of deliverables. Strong ability to multi-task; with the desire to work in a very fast paced environment.
Benefits Offered: Medical - Dental - Vision - LTD - 401K – Paid Holidays - Paid Time Off - Voluntary Life, Illness, Accident and STD
Gabriella White, LLC, parent company to Summer Classics, Gabby and Stanford, leaders in the outdoor and indoor furniture industry is a family-owned company and premier innovator, manufacturer and retailer of fine indoor and outdoor furniture since 1978. Our products are beautiful, functional, long lasting, comfortable, high quality, and unique.
Our Company Culture is based on our Core Values: Dedicated – Enthusiastic – Synergy – Integrity – Goal-oriented – Nimble. Our Company Purpose is to be relentless about making Life's Best Moments…Furnished. ™
Gabriella White is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.