Description
The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for gathering and compiling product documentation, participating in improvement initiatives, and facilitating development strategies on behalf of Vandor. The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that products enter the market successfully and can be supported by sales and customer service after launch. This position will work cross-functionally with management, R&D, marketing, purchasing, accounting and production departments within the organization. The Product Development Coordinator will also work in conjunction with vendors as a backup to the purchasing manager and to gather data for product specifications. The information gathered by the Product Development Coordinator will be organized in the form of bills of materials, item master, routings, and standard operating procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Contribute to ensuring positive customer experiences.
· Manage timelines for product implementation.
· Coordinate with production, purchasing, R&D, and marketing.
· Maintain and input item master for all raw materials, work in process and finished goods.
· Develop and input bills of materials and routings into Syspro ERP software.
· Gather documentation of new materials such as specifications and safety data sheets.
· Research and gather quotes from purchasing manager for raw materials.
· Provide backup to Purchasing Manager.
· Understand and manage non-disclosure agreements.
· Accurately enter data into a variety of computer programs.
· Actively participate in weekly production and marketing meetings.
· Prepare and organize item listing and tickets for annual inventory.
· Comply with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
· Exhibits regular and predictable attendance.
· Maintains clean and orderly work area.
· Assures safe practices are implemented and followed.
· Adheres to Vandor’s values, principles, and policies as published in the Vandor Team Member Handbook.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Demonstrates high personal integrity.
· Works with the highest degree of accuracy in all work performed.
· Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple projects at one time.
· Has ability to work independently and to maintain focus in a fast paced, open-office setting.
· Must be a self-motivated, self-starter that takes initiative.
· Should be detail-oriented and well organized.
· Possess above average mathematical skills.
· Must be able to analyze problems, identify and implement alternative solutions and communicate logic behind these decisions to be effective.
· Demonstrates excellence in technological skills required to perform responsibilities (including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.) and engages in continuing education to maintain this competence.
· Able to interact in a team setting and work well on team projects.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience is required.
· Experience in Manufacturing is preferred.
· Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP system and ability to learn/use other programs.
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.
· Must be able to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk, working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
