Sr Mgr Product Development
Core
Lead the end-to-end development of innovative construction toy products from concept through production, partnering with Design, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.
Role type
Senior Manager, Product Development
Builds
Construction toy products (e.g., LEGO-style bricks)
Domain
Consumer goods / Toys / Plastic manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, plastic part design, tooling development, manufacturing process optimization, cross-functional team leadership, global stakeholder collaboration, quality and safety compliance
Preferred skills
Technical project management, continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting production issues
Technologies
Plastic part design tools, manufacturing execution systems
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a high-performing Product Development team; Drive end-to-end product development from concept through production launch; Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product concepts into manufacturable solutions; Establish and improve product development processes, standards, and best practices; Collaborate with global stakeholders, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to resolve technical challenges; Support tooling development, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership