Product Development Manager

Position Summary:

The Product Development Manager role is a fast-paced, challenging, hands-on position responsible for evaluating and resolving technical feasibility, design optimization and production issues. He/she manages and coordinates Cannabis product development projects.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science
• At least three years of experience in research and product development in the Cannabis Industry.
• Good knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, planning and resource allocation) with strong team leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and software systems.
• Good understanding of Cannabis regulatory requirements.

Skills, Abilities & Essential Duties:

• Researches and monitors existing client base and industry developments and identifies potential new product opportunities, while eliminating stagnant products as needed.
• Oversees all R&D activities, while working with other departments to establish a design, technology, product development and vendor strategy.
• Manages project budgets and prepares financial analysis reports for Senior Management.
• Creates and maintains basic product information, including cost and pricing, case quantity, product descriptions, product status, and organic certifications.
• Ensures that labeling and marketing/promotional literature match product specifications.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Resolves technical and production-related problems to assure completion of weekly schedules.
• Monitors production activities and presents recommendations to improve and enhance production and operational efficiency.
• Stays abreast of all local and state regulations for the Cannabis Industry.
• Participates in product recall activities and complaint investigations as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to:

• Stand or be on their feet for long periods of time (8-10 hours)
• Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 pounds (200 pounds with assistance). ·
• Possess clear close vision to be able to read gages, instrument panels and computer screens.

$70-95K DOE