Upstream Reishi Product Specialist

We’re on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials. How? By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future. We’re seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work.

Myco Works offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees. We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values:
Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job summary:

Myco Works is seeking an Upstream Reishi Product Specialist to serve as the on-site product specialist at the South Carolina manufacturing facility, ensuring that Fine Mycelium sheet production aligns with Reishi material standards and strategic objectives. This role bridges the daily realities of upstream production with the long-term vision for product excellence. As the primary point of contact for product-related concerns on the production floor, this individual plays a critical role in upholding quality, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

This position reports to the Sr. Reishi Product Manager and will be deeply integrated into day-to-day operations at the South Carolina site. The role requires frequent collaboration with production, innovation, and quality leadership, and is key to ensuring seamless translation of product strategy into manufacturing execution.

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain upstream product specifications based on theoretical targets and real-time feedback from downstream performance.
• Conduct routine visual inspections of Fine Mycelium sheets to detect quality deviations early.
• Serve as the primary liaison for product-related inquiries and feedback from the production floor.

• Champion Reishi product quality within upstream forums, escalating risks, and advocating for corrective action when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify and implement improvements that elevate upstream product consistency and perceived material value.
• Regularly participate in core meetings such as:
  • Quality Data Reviews and Project Updates
  • Defect Review Sessions

• Support the alignment of Manufacturing, Wet-End, and Supply Chain (MWSC) priorities with broader product strategy.
• Partner with Quality, Process Engineering, and Innovation teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement effective resolutions.
• Provide regular updates to the Sr. Reishi Product Manager and contribute to short- and long-term planning.
• Support the rollout and training of the Fine Mycelium binning system for the Quality team.

Client-Specific Grading & Inventory Management

• Lead the implementation of a dedicated grading system for a client-specific program, in partnership with the Sr. Reishi Product Manager and clients.
• Oversee training and rollout in collaboration with the Quality team.
• Validate Fine Mycelium inventory selection to meet client-specific grading and performance requirements.

Qualifications:

• 5 + years of experience in a tannery or a product development role working with leather or innovative material alternatives.
• Familiarity with material quality metrics and perceived quality characteristics (e.g., color uniformity, consistency, finish).
• Excellent communication and issue-resolution skills; comfortable operating in a manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented and dependable; able to act autonomously with a high degree of accountability.
• Experience working in fashion, luxury goods, or premium materials is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to sustainability-driven materials or bio-based innovations.
• Background in high-growth or startup environments.

In our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, we recognize the importance of accommodating individual needs. If you require any specific accommodations during the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know. We are dedicated to facilitating a comfortable and accessible experience for all candidates, and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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