Hybrid Director of Product Development: Performance & Innovation

Superfeet Worldwide, Inc.; Ferndale (WA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Superfeet is seeking a Director of Product Development to lead Product Development and Product Engineering, turning big ideas into high-performance insoles and related products. This leader will shape the department strategy, improve time-to-market, and partner with cross-functional teams.

Ferndale, WA, hybrid role with in-person time; compensation $135k-$150k plus bonuses. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a path to continued product excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience leading product development, technical development, or commercialization in a consumer products environment.
• Experience with modern product development environments and PLM/CAD tools.
• Experience in footwear, insoles, orthotics, outdoor, performance, wellness or related product categories is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Development and Product Engineering teams to align with the company culture and strategy.
• Proactively manage and organize the workflow for all members of the Product Development team.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product quality, execution and speed-to-market.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce time-to-market and advance the function, value and profitability of our products.
• Contribute to the creation of the overall Product Department strategy and translate it into clear priorities, plans and actions for the Product Development team.
• Lead and manage the product development process.
• Oversee the creation, delivery, approval and maintenance of technical product information to ensure projects meet needs, cost targets and schedule goals.
• Ensure effective Product Development team communication with suppliers and vendor partners.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Structured problem solving

Detail oriented

Tools

PLM systems

CAD tools

Job description

Superfeet is seeking a Director of Product Development to lead Product Development and Product Engineering, turning big ideas into high-performance insoles and related products. This leader will shape the department strategy, improve time-to-market, and partner with cross-functional teams.

Ferndale, WA, hybrid role with in-person time; compensation $135k-$150k plus bonuses. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a path to continued product excellence.