Product Development Coordinator

Product Development Coordinator

Location:

Brunswick, GA
Department:
Product Development & Innovation

Reports To:

President
Job Type: Full-Time, No Relo

Kerfkore is a growing manufacturer of innovative architectural building products, curved panel solutions, lightweight composite panels, and specialty material systems serving architects, designers, fabricators, manufacturers, and construction professionals throughout North America.

We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Product Development Coordinator to support our growing product innovation and development efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with company leadership while gaining hands‑on experience in product development, manufacturing, market research, project management, and product launches.

This role is ideal for an early‑career professional who enjoys solving problems, managing projects, learning new technologies, and helping bring innovative products to market.

• Track product development projects, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, action items, and follow‑up activities
• Support product testing, evaluations, prototypes, and stage‑gate reviews
• Maintain project documentation, development records, and status reports
• Assist with cross‑functional communication between sales, operations, manufacturing, and leadership teams

• Conduct market, competitor, and customer research
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and new materials
• Assist with product roadmap development and innovation pipeline tracking
• Support continuous improvement and new product initiatives

• Maintain product specifications, technical documents, and development files
• Assist in creating product sheets, presentations, training materials, and launch documentation
• Support product launch planning and commercialization activities
• Help maintain website product information and marketing content updates

• Gather customer feedback and Voice of Customer (VOC) insights
• Track market opportunities and customer needs
• Support sales teams with product information and technical resources
• Assist in evaluating new product opportunities and market applications Qualifications Education
  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Industrial Design
  • Project Management

  Equivalent education, experience, internships, or demonstrated skills will also be considered.

  Experience
  • 0–3 years of professional experience
  • Internship, project coordination, operations, or product‑related experience
  • Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities
  Desired Skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
  • Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn
  • Interest in manufacturing, building products, materials, innovation, or product development
  Technical Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Project management software
  • ERP, MRP, CRM, or business systems
  • CAD or design software (a plus, but not required)
  What Success Looks Like
  • Develop a strong understanding of Kerfkore products and manufacturing processes
  • Support multiple active product development projects
  • Help improve project tracking and documentation systems
  • Contribute to successful product launches and product improvements
  • Become a key resource supporting innovation and development initiatives
  Why Join Kerfkore?
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership
  • Hands‑on experience in product development and innovation
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
  • Ability to make a meaningful impact in a growing manufacturing company
  • Exposure to product strategy, manufacturing, marketing, and customer engagement

  If you're excited about learning, innovation, and helping bring new products to market, we'd love to hear from you.

  Work Environment

  This position is primarily office‑based with periodic visits to the manufacturing facility.…