New Product Development Manager jobs in North Dakota

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Product Development Manager
  • Mercana
  • Surrey, ND FULL_TIME
  • COMPANY 
    Mercana Furniture and Decor is a renowned industry leader in the field of furniture and home decor. With a commitment to quality and innovation, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the finest products and ensuring their utmost satisfaction.  

    SUMMARY:
    We're seeking a seasoned Manager of Product Development to lead our team in crafting cutting-edge furniture solutions. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and adept leadership to drive product innovation from conception to market. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in the furniture industry, strong project management skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional products.

    RESPONSIBILITIES: 
    •    Leadership and Team Management: Lead and manage a team of product development professionals to drive innovation and deliver high-quality furniture products.
    •    Product Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for product development initiatives, aligning with business objectives, market trends, and customer needs.
    •    Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments such as quality control, supply chain, sales and marketing to ensure seamless integration of product development efforts with other business functions like product launches, inventory management, etc.
    •    Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to identify market opportunities, consumer preferences, and competitive trends to inform product development decisions.
    •    Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end product development process ensuring adherence to quality standards, design accuracy, cost targets, and timelines. 
    •    Supplier and Vendor Management: Manage relationships with overseas manufacturers and suppliers to allocate designs according to production capacity, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery of finished products.
    •    Quality Control: Establish and enforce quality assurance protocols to maintain product integrity and compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and certifications across multiple manufacturing partners.
    •    Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and innovation within the product development lifecycle.
    •    Project Management: Utilize project management methodologies to plan, execute, and monitor product development projects, ensuring milestones are met and risks are mitigated.

    Key performance indicators (KPIs): 
    •    New Product Launches: Number of new furniture products successfully launched within a specified time frame. 
    •    Time-to-Market: Average time taken from design submission to product launch for new furniture products.
    •    Product Development Costs: Cost per unit for developing new furniture products compared to budgeted costs.
    •    Product Quality: Percentage of products meeting or exceeding quality standards and customer satisfaction ratings.
    •    Supplier Performance: On-time delivery rate and quality of products and materials supplied by vendors and manufacturers.
    •    Team Performance: Employee satisfaction, retention rates, and productivity of the product development team.
    •    Compliance Quality: Adherence to regulatory requirements, product and quality standards for new furniture products.
    •    Cost Reduction Initiatives: Cost savings achieved through value engineering, supply chain optimization, and process improvements.

    QUALIFICATIONS: 
    •    Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, industrial design, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
    •    Proven experience in product development or related roles within the furniture industry, with a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and international trade regulations related to furniture production.
    •    Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
    •    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
    •    Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
    •    Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, foster creativity, and adapt to changing market dynamics.
    •    Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
    •    Leadership qualities including integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.

  • 19 Days Ago

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Product Development Manager
  • Cloverdale Foods
  • Mandan, ND FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: As a Product Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product portfolio. Your technical expertise, creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and le...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Product development
  • Doosan Bobcat NA US
  • Bismarck, ND FULL_TIME
  • Job Information Bobcat Company's success is directly influenced from a competitive product portfolio that is aligned to the strategy and long-range plan (LRP) of the entire organization. Success with ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Architect/Project Manager
  • Goldmark Design & Development
  • Fargo, ND FULL_TIME
  • The Architect/Project Manager will oversee the entire construction project life cycle, including schematic design, construction document, specifications and construction administration. As a member of...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Developmental Disabilities Residential Manager
  • Development Homes, Inc.
  • Grand Forks, ND FULL_TIME
  • Development Homes, Inc. was founded under the belief that individuals with disabilities should be given the opportunity to live their best lives in the Grand Forks community. Our organization is dedic...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Education Disabilities Manager
  • Community Development Institute Head Start
  • Williston, ND FULL_TIME
  • Location: Williston ND Pay Period: Hourly Fixed Salary: $ 25.20 Weeks per Year: 40 Hours Per Week: 52 Education/Disabilities Manager Pay Rate: $2,016.00 bi-weekly (This is an exempt position) Benefits...
  • 21 Days Ago

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New Product Development Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Miami, FL
  • Purpose of Position:To meet our product innovation and growth targets, we are looking for an experienced Product Develop...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New Product Development - Director
  • The Williams Company
  • Sausalito, CA
  • We are conducting a search for a New Product Development - Director for a consumer products firm in CA. A very attractiv...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director Engineering - New Product Development
  • Enovis
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Job Description: The Director Engineering, New Product Development (NPD)'s primary responsibility is to manage a team of...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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New Product Manager
  • Otis Technology
  • Lyons, NY
  • Description This isn't just any New Product Manager job. This is a job perfect for a firearms enthusiast with a passion ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Program Manager - TCS, CA
  • Delta Telemetry Systems
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • Do you excel in an environment that values working and playing hard? Telemetry & Communications Systems Inc. (TCS) is a ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
  • Century Arms
  • Fairfax, VT
  • Job Description Job Description Summary of Position The Quality Manager position at Century Arms has the primary objecti...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Product Manager II, Financial Crimes Compliance (Remote)
  • RELX Group
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • About the Business LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Ser...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer
  • IBML
  • Birmingham, AL
  • PURPOSE Primary responsibilities for this position are designing and developing mechanical and electromechanical compone...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for New Product Development Manager jobs
$81,487 to $103,705

New Product Development Manager
Utilize the Crane New Product Development Seven Stage Gate process working closely with cross-functional, globally dispersed teams at every phase of the project.
May 14, 2023
Drive key performance indicators to all levels within the organization related to Quality Assurance and participate in making recommendations for necessary changes to enhance the business objectives.
April 19, 2023
Lead and/or participate in managing project integration, scope, time, costs, quality and communicate the status, risk and issues associated with each to the correct level(s) within the Project/Program structure and the organization to ensure that the Project/Program outcomes are achieved as defined, within budget and on time.
April 17, 2023
Manages the development and implementation process of a company's products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products.
April 12, 2023
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement activities relating to engineering and other business processes.
April 10, 2023
Provides technical support and guidance to Design Engineers, including review and critique of design documentation, development plans, test plans, and test results as pertaining to new product development efforts.
April 09, 2023
Developing an in-depth understanding of assigned franchise, associated technologies and supply chain to ensure sound decision making from project chartering, through design, development and implementation, resulting in market successful products and reliable, cost-effective supply.
March 09, 2023
Create risk management plans to identify, analyze, monitor and respond to risks associated with the project to ensure ability to achieve expected outcomes on time and on budget.
February 27, 2023
Works with assigned contract administrator to review customer contracts and purchase orders for development programs to identify and clarify differences between the contract, purchase order, and the proposal.
February 23, 2023
Understanding of cost accounting related to product development, must understand intermediate accounting terminology and practical usage such as budget adherence, forecasting, accruals, reversals, plan vs actuals, NPV, IRR, EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow.
November 07, 2022