Product Development Manager

Tb-Arhaus-LL; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus is seeking a Product Development leader to oversee the PD department, guiding pattern making, design, and upholstery for new and existing furniture. You will collaborate with plant leadership to ensure high quality standards and drive process improvements from concept to finish.

The role requires extensive experience in furniture upholstery, pattern making, and supervision, with strong communication and leadership abilities for a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10 years' furniture upholstery and pattern making experience.
• 5 years' supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage pattern making, frame drawing, frame design, and upholstering for new products.
• Provide collaborative input on new and existing furniture pieces.
• Ensure samples and existing furniture pieces meet quality and style standards.
• Recommend and implement improvements in the PD area.
• Record and approve time for PD employees by deadlines.
• Assess product cost while seeking cost reductions.
• Move samples and new products through the process from concept to finish.
• Ensure current product patterns are correct and fix design issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Lean/5S

Communication

Computer skills

Math skills

Team player

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years related experience

Job description

WEEKLY HOURS

Monday – Friday > 40 Hours per week
Overtime as needed

DEPARTMENT

Management

REPORTS TO

General Manager

POSITION DETAILS

JOB PURPOSE

Oversee the Product Development department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the department parts such as pattern making, frame drawing, frame design, frame build for new products, upholstering of new products
• Providing collaborative input on new and existing furniture pieces.
• Working with Plant leadership to ensure all samples and existing furniture pieces meet quality, style, and requirements of the highest quality.
• Recommends and implements improvements need in the PD area.
• Correctly records, corrects and approves the PD area employees' time by the required deadlines.
• Assess product cost while looking for cost reduction opportunities.
• Works to move samples and new products thru the process from concept to finish.
• Ensures current product patterns are correct and if not, corrects any design issues immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS

Heated and cooled typical office environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Minimum

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

High

DIRECT REPORTS

1 - 10

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

10 Years' experience in furniture upholstery, pattern making and general furniture upholstery experience.
5 years' experience in supervision.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in PD Management is preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree or 3+ years related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have good vision.
• Must be able to lead a team with respect and dignity. Must lead by example.
• Must understand the lean and 5s concepts.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work safely with a variety of tools and supplies.
• Must have excellent math skills.
• Must be a Team Player with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must have your own reliable transportation.
• Must be able to sit/stand/walk for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to work Weekends and Overtime.
• Must be reliable.
• Must have strong skills in the following areas:
  • Reading (English)
  • Comprehending (English)
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Communication
• Must be able to wear required PPE of Safety Glasses and close-toe/close-heel shoes when required.
• Must be able to adhere to all Safety policies and procedures to prevent injuries to yourself and others.

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Financial

Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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