Brand Product Development & Production Manager

Posted 5 hours 2 minutes ago by Jobtailor

Permanent
Full Time
Manufacturing Operations Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

  • 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


Requirements

  • 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.


Core Competencies

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.


Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Product Development

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Quality Assurance

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

  • Supplier Negotiation


ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

  • Product Lifecycle Management

  • Manufacturing Processes

  • Prototyping

  • Sampling

  • Production Planning


Soft Skills

  • Organizational Skills

  • Collaboration

  • Communication

  • Problem-Solving

  • Decision-Making


Industry Keywords

  • Premium Consumer Products

  • Branded Goods

  • Global Supplier Networks

  • Quality Standards

  • Craftsmanship