Lakeland Industries

Product Development Manager - Chemical & Disposable (garments)

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At Lakeland Industries, our number one priority is creating protective garments that protect people from fire, hazardous chemicals, and diseases, throughout the world. We design and manufacture a wide variety of technologically advanced protective clothing for workers in several industries in which hazardous materials must be handled. Lakeland Industries' products have established and maintained a global reputation for overall quality and are recognized as the field's gold standard.

Lakeland is looking for an experienced Product Development Manager for our Chemical and Disposable product lines. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, Lakeland Industries has an exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities

  • Research competitor products in the market
  • Review and analyze current product design
  • Establish SKU sequence and review BOMs for accuracy
  • Establish make-sheets including manufacturing directions, labeling, packaging
  • Work directly with marketing to set up marketing and technical literature
  • Train Sales, Marketing, and support personnel on products
  • Collaborate with international counterparts to ensure product market range
  • Produce training videos and power points to aid Sales teams
  • Monitor and analyze slow moving inventory
  • File and monitor all technical data and lot traceability records

What You Should Have

  • 3 years Product Development experience in manufacturing, ideally in PPE
  • Effective and professional communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Ability to analyze data and formally present results
  • Ability to manage multiple projects through to completion
  • Confidence analyzing data sets and generating reports
  • Ability to utilize and read measurement devices
  • A desire to help others achieve their best
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • An eye for details
  • Bachelor's degree

BENEFITS Include

  • Immediate eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company Match
  • Additional insurances available include Life, Disability, Critical Care, and Accident
  • Paid Vacation and Personal time
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • EAP

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Product Management and Marketing
  • Industries

    Public Safety

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