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Job Title:
Dir. Product Development - Food
Job Location:
Midwest
Relocation:
Yes
Position Level:
Director
Position Report To:
VP Innovation & Design
Position Responsibilities:

The Product Design Director role is a is a true product development role(the title is Design for internal reasons); seeking someone who LOVES product and can bring compelling products to the consumer.

The product line includes baked goods, frosting/icing, candy melts, candy decorations, etc. 

There are four direct reports - must be a strong people manager.

  • Supervise, lead, train and inspire product design teams to ensure they are equipped and motivated to achieve stated goals.
  • Responsible for managing the entire product development process from concept to approved prototype including resolving development and production issues in a timely manner. 
  • Responsible for Defining (Scoping and Targeting), based on business requirement document, Developing (Evaluation and Defining & Development), Approving (Test & Validation) for new product development
  • Develop and present a rolling three year Product Portfolio Roadmap to Product Management based on business requirements provided from Product Management.
  • Interpret trend information from Creative and CI relevant to consumer/product and translate into product insights/briefs.
  • Identify Consumer Research required to inform product design and packaging. Work with CI to answer the stated business question.
  • Oversee staff of product managers and provide leadership, coaching and development.
Percent Travel:
Direct Reports:
Yes
Experience Required:
  • 7-10 years of consumer packaged goods experience in product management and/or product development.  
  • Strong project manager skills.
  • Intermediately proficient in Microsoft, Google Drive, and Adobe applications (for viewing tech drawings, combining files, making edits)
Education Required:
BS/BA
Other Remarks:
This individual needs to have managed non-designers on the product development side of the business; someone who understands the business and development side.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Base Salary:
135000 (low): 125000 (high): 145000
Sign on bonus:
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Bonus Potential:
Yes
Bonus %:
20 target How Much (low): (high):
Total Estimated Compensation:
Stock Options:
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Car:
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Car allowance:
Other Benefits: