Innovative Paper Product Development Lead

Dahl Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Dahl Consulting seeks a Product Development professional specializing in Paper Products to partner with a national retailer on developing and improving paper product lines. This hybrid/minneapolis-based role focuses on technical product knowledge, supplier engagement, and cross-functional leadership across paper categories.

The role emphasizes managing risks, prioritizing effectively, and delivering timely decisions while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in paper products, tissue, nonwovens, or related manufacturing.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into business decisions.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across product development, sourcing, merchandising, quality, packaging, supply chain, finance, and supplier groups.
• Keep active work moving, manage technical and supplier risks, and drive timely decisions.
• Escalate issues early when product quality, cost, timing, or supply is at risk.
• Navigate a large, matrixed organization to move work forward with speed.

Skills

Paper products experience

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Supplier management

Communication

Job description

Dahl Consulting seeks a Product Development professional specializing in Paper Products to partner with a national retailer on developing and improving paper product lines. This hybrid/minneapolis-based role focuses on technical product knowledge, supplier engagement, and cross-functional leadership across paper categories.

The role emphasizes managing risks, prioritizing effectively, and delivering timely decisions while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers in a matrixed organization.