Product Operations Specialist (Temporary Assignment)

Stanley 1913; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Full benefits

14 paid holidays

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Stanley 1913 is seeking a Product Operations Specialist in Seattle to drive end-to-end product creation processes and ensure data accuracy across teams. You will work with Product Management, Design, Sourcing, Packaging, and Commercialization to keep initiatives on track and moving forward.

The role focuses on optimizing workflows, managing PLM data, and delivering timely launches for seasonal products. This is a 6-month in-office assignment in Seattle with potential for collaboration across

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in product operations, development, merchandising, or commercialization.
• Experience using PLM systems (Centric preferred) for product data and milestones.
• Experience with project tracking tools like Smartsheet or Jira.
• Experience supporting products from concept to commercialization and launch.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: develop and refine product creation workflows and systems.
• Project Leadership: blueprint end-to-end development lifecycle for seasonal lines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: align with Product Creation and Commercialization teams; provide training.
• System Management: oversee PLM systems to track data and timelines; support Centric PLM.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: analyze KPIs and system use to report progress and support dashboards.

Skills

Product operations

Product development

Merchandising

Commercialization

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Centric PLM

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

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 minimizes our impact on the planet. Learn more atwww.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 USD - $48 USD

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings

The Stanley 1913 brand is owned by Morgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privately held enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies, including HAVI Supply Chain, tms, and Continental. Morgan Street Holdings’ portfolio provides best-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 employs over 10,000 people and serves 300+ customers across the globe.

Morgan Street Holdings supports the Stanley 1913 brand with competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.