Senior Manager Product Development Manager
Chef Works, Inc.
Poway, CA, 92064
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Senior Manager Apparel Product Development
Our Company:
Chef Works is focused on addressing the needs of cooks at all levels from the professional kitchen to the one at home. To do that, we listen. We innovate. And we try to get ourselves invited to really nice dinners whenever possible.
Consider the world's leading chefs: they're creative, gutsy and forward-looking. We think that describes us pretty well too. Like them, we believe there's always better. It's a mission that takes us around the globe to design and manufacture the best apparel for the culinary professional – hands down!
The Position:
Chef Works is seeking a talented Product Development Leader to join our fast-paced Apparel Product Development Team!
Duties include:
• Coach, develop and Lead the Product Development Team
• Manage the Product Development Calendar
• Participates as a member of the Product Strategy Team for all key Product Development decisions.
• Leads the creative process including trend analysis, analysis of customer feedback, focus groups, product lifecycle
• Ensures all products meet or exceed defined requirements.
• Manages the Technical Specifications process, ensuring technical specifications exist for each product.
• Works with the Global Sourcing Team to investigate and provide sourcing solutions.
• Monitors industry best practices and recommends key policies, processes and strategies to improve efficiencies and productivity.
We offer:
• A great team and top notch working environment
• Competitive wage and bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefit program
Qualified Candidates should possess:
• Bachelor's degree in apparel/textile design, technology, merchandising, or related field required
• 8 or more years progressive experience in global apparel product development and sourcing to include demonstrated knowledge of apparel construction, material construction and fit and properties, and costing.
• Three or more years previous supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively coach an engaged, winning team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively meet established goals, deadlines and project parameters.
• PC Proficiency to include intermediate Word, advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong systems experience – ERP systems – mid level to large systems Proclarity or Cognos experience a plus.
Interested?
Inquiries? Please call 858 643 5600 ext. 277
Ready to move to the next step?
Send your resume to:
Electronic submission: visit the Chef Works website and click on the Careers tab. You will be able to upload your resume. www.chefworks.com
Please note: We no longer accepted emailed resumes.
Fax: 858/643-5605
or via Snail Mail: Chef Works, Attn: Human Resources, 12325 Kerran Street, Poway, CA 92064
For more information regarding our products, and full copy of the Sr. Manager, Apparel Product Development job description, visit our website at: www.chefworks.com
Chef Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company:
Chef Works is focused on addressing the needs of cooks at all levels from the professional kitchen to the one at home. To do that, we listen. We innovate. And we try to get ourselves invited to really nice dinners whenever possible.
Consider the world's leading chefs: they're creative, gutsy and forward-looking. We think that describes us pretty well too. Like them, we believe there's always better. It's a mission that takes us around the globe to design and manufacture the best apparel for the culinary professional – hands down!
The Position:
Chef Works is seeking a talented Product Development Leader to join our fast-paced Apparel Product Development Team!
Duties include:
• Coach, develop and Lead the Product Development Team
• Manage the Product Development Calendar
• Participates as a member of the Product Strategy Team for all key Product Development decisions.
• Leads the creative process including trend analysis, analysis of customer feedback, focus groups, product lifecycle
• Ensures all products meet or exceed defined requirements.
• Manages the Technical Specifications process, ensuring technical specifications exist for each product.
• Works with the Global Sourcing Team to investigate and provide sourcing solutions.
• Monitors industry best practices and recommends key policies, processes and strategies to improve efficiencies and productivity.
We offer:
• A great team and top notch working environment
• Competitive wage and bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefit program
Qualified Candidates should possess:
• Bachelor's degree in apparel/textile design, technology, merchandising, or related field required
• 8 or more years progressive experience in global apparel product development and sourcing to include demonstrated knowledge of apparel construction, material construction and fit and properties, and costing.
• Three or more years previous supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively coach an engaged, winning team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively meet established goals, deadlines and project parameters.
• PC Proficiency to include intermediate Word, advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong systems experience – ERP systems – mid level to large systems Proclarity or Cognos experience a plus.
Interested?
Inquiries? Please call 858 643 5600 ext. 277
Ready to move to the next step?
Send your resume to:
Electronic submission: visit the Chef Works website and click on the Careers tab. You will be able to upload your resume. www.chefworks.com
Please note: We no longer accepted emailed resumes.
Fax: 858/643-5605
or via Snail Mail: Chef Works, Attn: Human Resources, 12325 Kerran Street, Poway, CA 92064
For more information regarding our products, and full copy of the Sr. Manager, Apparel Product Development job description, visit our website at: www.chefworks.com
Chef Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer