Product Operations Specialist (Temporary Assignment)

Stanley-1913; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Stanley 1913 is seeking a Product Operations Specialist for a 6‑month assignment in Seattle, WA. You will help drive end-to-end product creation processes, ensuring accurate product data, on-time timelines, and strong cross-functional alignment with Product Management, Design, Sourcing, Packaging, and Commercialization.

You will optimize workflows, lead lifecycle blueprinting for seasonal lines, and manage PLM systems to improve efficiency and enable enterprise dashboard reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with product operations, development, or management support in consumer goods.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Centric preferred) for managing product data and milestones.
• Experience supporting products from concept to commercialization and launch.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills for multi-priority programs.
• Experience collaborating across Product Management, Design, Development, Sourcing, Packaging, and Commercialization teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimize product creation workflows, tools, and systems for efficiency and speed to market.
• Lead end-to-end process blueprinting for seasonal product development and launch readiness.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align requirements and priorities; provide training and guidance.
• Oversee PLM systems to track data, timelines, and dependencies; support PLM utilization and enhancements.
• Analyze performance metrics and system usage to report progress and enable dashboard reporting.

Skills

PLM systems

Centric PLM

Jira

Smartsheet

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project coordination

Tools

Centric PLM

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Product Operations Specialist (Temporary Assignment)

Seattle, WA

About us: Stanley 1913 - Built for Life® since 1913.

The Stanley 1913 brand has fueled the human experience since the iconic Stanley vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today, our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popular Quencher ™ series go beyond function, elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles. We’re a community of creators, builders , and inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimiz e s our impact on the planet. Learn more at www.stanley1913.com .

Position Overview:

Join the Bearforce as a strategic, detailed product professional who excels at driving efficient, end-to-end product creation processes. As a Product Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in bringing Stanley 1913 products from concept to market. Working closely with Product Management, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Packaging, and Commercialization teams, you'll help keep seasonal product initiatives organized, on track, and moving forward.This role is responsible for supporting the operational execution of the product creation process, ensuring product information is accurate, timelines are maintained, and cross-functional teams remain aligned throughout development.

This is a 6 month temporary assignment located in Seattle, WA with regular in office presence.

What You'll Do

• Process Optimization: Develop and refine product creation workflows, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and speed to market.
• Project Leadership: Complete process blueprinting the end-to-end development lifecycle for seasonal product lines, including achievements, timelines, and launch readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Creation and Commercialization cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on requirements and process priorities. Provide training and guidance to functional teams.
• System Management: Oversee Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to track product data, timelines, and dependencies. Support Centric PLM utilization and enhancements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze key performance metrics and systems use to report progress to collaborators and enable enterprise dashboard reporting

Who You Are

• 3-5 years of experience in product operations, product development, product management support, merchandising, or commercialization within consumer hard or soft goods.
• Experience using PLM systems (Centric preferred) to manage product data, lifecycle milestones, and seasonal product information. Experience with project tracking tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting products through the product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization and launch.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional deliverables.
• Experience collaborating across Product Management, Design, Development, Sourcing, Packaging, and Commercialization teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting seasonal product creation calendars and commercialization activities.
• Experience working with global sourcing, manufacturing, or development partners.
• Experience in outdoor, sporting goods, apparel, footwear, accessories, or other consumer product industries.

Stanley 1913 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley 1913 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail] .

Stanley 1913 is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley 1913, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Salary Range

$48 - $48 USD

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings

TheStanley 1913brandisowned byMorgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privatelyheldenterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies,includingHAVI Supply Chain,tms,and Continental. Morgan Street Holdings’ portfolioprovidesbest-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services, innovative consumer products, and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employsover10,000 peopleand serves 300+ customers across the globe.

Morgan Street Holdings supportstheStanley 1913brandwith competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.