Our busy and growing client is looking for a skilled Product Development Manager to join their growing team in Calgary. The Product Development Manager plays a key role in identifying and developing new product opportunities to enhance steel products and secure new customers. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position combines leadership, innovation, and strategic planning to deliver products that align with market needs and company objectives. The role requires
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collaboration with cross-functional teams, including research, manufacturing, and sales, to bring products from concept to market.
Advantages
Paid Vacation
Opportunity for growth
Health and Dental Benefits
Opportunity to create and innovate in an ever changing market
Responsibilities
Identify customers and industry needs to guide new product development initiatives.
Conduct thorough market research to discover unmet needs and market trends.
Oversee product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with company goals and market demands.
Lead product development from concept to launch, including prototyping, testing, and design audits.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align product objectives with strategic goals.
Develop product specifications, production schedules, pricing strategies, and marketing plans.
Assess market competition and recommend enhancements to product lines to maintain competitiveness.
Perform return-on-investment analyses for proposed product developments.
Analyze sales data and feedback to ensure products remain viable and competitive.
Introduce and market new products through strategic partnerships with sales, and production teams.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Coordinate with sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product launches.
Create and monitor project schedules, allocate resources, and ensure timely follow-ups.
Develop and execute global sales and marketing plans to increase revenue and enhance ETI’s visibility.
Facilitate inventory turnover and ensure product availability by adjusting inventory levels and production schedules.
Provide regular reports and forecasts to management on product performance and market positioning.
Support the quality policy, scope, and objectives of the quality management system (QMS).
Adhere to occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and company regulations.
Follow the company’s life rules policy and code of ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years in product development or a related role.
Proven experience in product innovation and development, preferably in the steel or manufacturing industry.
Strong understanding of product development processes, including drafting Product and Market requirements
Documents.
Proficiency in CAD software for prototyping.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication, presentation, and public speaking abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in teams and independently.
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
Skilled in leading diverse teams and managing cross-functional collaboration.
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Kristy Weckl at kristy.weckl@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our busy and growing client is looking for a skilled Product Development Manager to join their growing team in Calgary. The Product Development Manager plays a key role in identifying and developing new product opportunities to enhance steel products and secure new customers. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position combines leadership, innovation, and strategic planning to deliver products that align with market needs and company objectives. The role requires
collaboration with cross-functional teams, including research, manufacturing, and sales, to bring products from concept to market.
Advantages
Paid Vacation
Opportunity for growth
Health and Dental Benefits
Opportunity to create and innovate in an ever changing market
Responsibilities
Identify customers and industry needs to guide new product development initiatives.
Conduct thorough market research to discover unmet needs and market trends.
Oversee product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with company goals and market demands.
Lead product development from concept to launch, including prototyping, testing, and design audits.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to align product objectives with strategic goals.
Develop product specifications, production schedules, pricing strategies, and marketing plans.
Assess market competition and recommend enhancements to product lines to maintain competitiveness.
Perform return-on-investment analyses for proposed product developments.
Analyze sales data and feedback to ensure products remain viable and competitive.
Introduce and market new products through strategic partnerships with sales, and production teams.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Coordinate with sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product launches.
Create and monitor project schedules, allocate resources, and ensure timely follow-ups.
Develop and execute global sales and marketing plans to increase revenue and enhance ETI’s visibility.
Facilitate inventory turnover and ensure product availability by adjusting inventory levels and production schedules.
Provide regular reports and forecasts to management on product performance and market positioning.
Support the quality policy, scope, and objectives of the quality management system (QMS).
Adhere to occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and company regulations.
Follow the company’s life rules policy and code of ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years in product development or a related role.
Proven experience in product innovation and development, preferably in the steel or manufacturing industry.
Strong understanding of product development processes, including drafting Product and Market requirements
Documents.
Proficiency in CAD software for prototyping.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication, presentation, and public speaking abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in teams and independently.
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
Skilled in leading diverse teams and managing cross-functional collaboration.
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Kristy Weckl at kristy.weckl@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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