Brand Product Development & Production Manager

• Leading the end-to-end development of branded products, packaging and in-store materials from concept to launch.
• Translating creative concepts into commercially viable, high-quality products while maintaining brand standards.
• Managing sampling, prototyping and product refinement to achieve exceptional quality and finish.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Negotiating with suppliers to deliver value, quality and long-term partnership success.
• Overseeing production planning, purchase orders, delivery schedules and critical path management.
• Driving quality assurance, compliance and safety standards across all products and materials.
• Leading and coordinating teams across product development, production, quality and compliance.
• Collaborating closely with Design, Marketing, Logistics and Finance teams to ensure seamless delivery

• Significant experience in product development, production, supply chain and product lifecycle management
• A background within premium consumer products, branded goods or a similar industry
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and bringing products from idea to market
• Experience working with and managing global supplier networks
• A strong eye for product quality, materials, craftsmanship and finishing details
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to tackle challenges effectively
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrates expertise in product development and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on quality assurance, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven ability to translate creative concepts into commercially viable products while maintaining brand standards.

• Product Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Assurance
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Negotiation

• Product Lifecycle Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Prototyping
• Sampling
• Production Planning

• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making

• Premium Consumer Products
• Branded Goods
• Global Supplier Networks
• Quality Standards
• Craftsmanship