Product Development Manager
Job in
White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee, 37187, USA
Listed on 2026-01-09
Listing for:
Interstate Packaging
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager -
Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join our dynamic team as a Product Development Manager, where you will lead innovative projects and drive the creation of cutting‑edge products. Formulate, recommend and direct research and development programs to meet the company’s needs for improvement or cost reduction of existing products and processes, as well as the introduction of new products and processes. Plan for the most quality‑driven and cost‑effective utilization of materials.
JobDetails
Location:
White Bluff, TN
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: None
Job Shift: 1st Shift
- Provide project management leadership to meet business needs
- Determine the appropriate materials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives.
- Research and monitor existing client base and industry developments and identify potential new product opportunities.
- Apply knowledge of materials and recommend engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives.
- Lead technology transfer to manufacturing.
- Lead cross‑functional teams on projects.
- Visit customer facilities to discuss/resolve concerns related to IP products and/or to work on new projects or products.
- Leverage innovation and information from packaging and material suppliers.
- Provide guidance to the team on projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of product development concepts, practices and procedures.
- Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.
- At least 10 years of experience in the field.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Complete understanding of Flexible Packaging.
- Complete understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs associated with production of flexible packaging and labels.
- Comprehensive background, understanding, and experience with PC and Microsoft Word, Excel.
- ISO experience is a plus.
- Reading, writing, computer and math skills.
- Strong scientific and engineering knowledge.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Must have ability to communicate effectively at all levels – production employees, administrative personnel, supervision and management.
- Ability to evaluate, assess and make decisions.
- Must have mobility necessary to interact with all departments located throughout the building.
- Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of color accurately. (Colorblind test is required.)
- Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time around moving machinery.
- Must be completely alert at all times to observe strict safety precautions around operating machinery.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Mid‑Senior level
- Full-time
- Product Management and Marketing
- Printing Services
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