Product Development Manager - Toys & Compounds
hace 7 días
Austin
About Us: PeachyBbies is a leading brand in the world of handcrafted, premium slimes, delighting over 21 million fans on social media. Since 2017, we’ve been creating unique, high-quality slimes designed to spark creativity, provide sensory fun, and bring joy to kids and adults alike. Proudly made in the USA, our slimes feature an exciting range of textures, colors, and scents—perfect for ASMR lovers and slime enthusiasts everywhere. More than just a shop, PeachyBbies is a vibrant community built on imagination, play, and the magic of hands-on fun! Job Summary: We are hiring a Product Development Manager to be the technical development lead for our toys and compound products. Creative owns concepting, trend and white-space exploration, and market-fit thinking. Product Development owns the technical profile: specifications, BOMs, packaging requirements, and quality/compliance readiness - and then works in lockstep with our internal Sourcing Manager to secure samples, finalize costs, and move products into production. How this role partners with Creative and Sourcing: Creative team • Concept generation and creative direction (look, feel, play pattern, unboxing), • White space, trend research, competitive references, and market-fit hypothesis, • Brand story, naming direction, and the “must-have” experience requirements Product Development Manager • Technical profile, product specs, packaging engineering requirements, and BOM creation/maintenance, • Compliance and quality ownership (planning, testing coordination, documentation, and readiness), • Sample feedback tied to measurable specs and approval of “golden sample” against requirements, • Production readiness documentation and handoff to Ops/QC, • Effective costing management to deliver targeted margin. Internal Sourcing Manager • Vendor strategy, RFQs, negotiations, terms, MOQs, lead times, and purchase execution, • Factory coordination, production scheduling, and supplier performance management Core responsibilities: Technical product development (concept to production): • Translate Creative’s approved concepts into complete technical profiles: materials, components, dimensions, finishes, tolerances, and assembly requirements., • Create and maintain product spec sheets and build-ready documentation for vendors and internal stakeholders., • Build and manage BOMs with component-level clarity, approved alternates, and substitution rules., • Define packaging structure requirements (dielines, inserts, sealing, labels, barcodes, warnings) and ensure files are production-ready. Costing support and target retail alignment (with Sourcing) • Translate price-point intent into a target landed-cost envelope (by channel where applicable)., • Maintain the cost inputs you control: BOM accuracy, packaging structure, assembly complexity, tooling, and testing requirements., • Partner with Sourcing to evaluate quotes against the BOM/spec (apples-to-apples) and identify the main cost drivers (components, touches, packaging cube, labor, freight assumptions)., • Document tradeoffs clearly (what changed, why, and the impact on cost, lead time, quality, and customer experience). Sampling and development execution • Co-run sampling timelines with Sourcing: PD owns spec/BOM clarity and technical approvals; Sourcing owns vendor communication and commercial terms., • Provide precise sample feedback tied to specs and measurable requirements; track rounds, approvals, and open issues., • Ensure alignment across product, packaging, pack-out, labeling, and any included accessories before approving a golden sample. Quality and compliance ownership • Own the compliance path per SKU (age grading, labeling/warnings, traceability expectations, and documentation readiness)., • Coordinate third-party lab testing and ensure complete compliance files (test reports, COAs, declarations, traceability)., • Define quality checkpoints and acceptance criteria (first-article / pre-production approvals, defect definitions, inspection requirements)., • Partner with Ops/QC to implement incoming inspection standards and escalation/corrective action workflow. Production readiness and handoff to Operations • Lock BOM and spec pack; confirm packaging files and labeling requirements are final and correct., • Support first production run readiness (pre-production sample signoff, issue resolution, and documentation updates)., • Deliver a clean handoff package for Ops/QC (specs, BOM, compliance documents, inspection criteria, and approved samples)., • Own the new product launch calendar end-to-end: build/maintain a master timeline by SKU (concept lock to launch)., • Maintain a single source of truth (tracker + spec pack links) so every team sees current status, owners, dates, risks, and dependencies., • Drive on-time delivery by proactively identifying blockers (vendor delays, testing lead times, packaging artwork, component shortages) and coordinating resolutions/escalations. Qualifications • 4-7+ years in physical consumer product development (toys, kids products, CPG, beauty/accessories, or similar)., • Strong competency in BOM management, technical specs, packaging requirements, and sampling cycles., • Experience partnering cross-functionally and translating creative intent into buildable requirements., • High attention to detail with strong written communication and documentation habits., • Experience with children’s product compliance and third-party lab testing workflows (e.g., CPSIA/ASTM F963 as applicable)., • D2C and wholesale packaging constraints knowledge (case packs, barcodes, retail readiness)., • High-velocity product calendars (drops, seasonal launches, collaborations). What success looks like • Products launch on time and hit key milestones, • Efficient sample cycles from concept handoff to golden sample, • Strong quote-to-actual cost accuracy, • Products stay within target landed-cost and margin goals, • High quality outcomes with low defect rates and returns, • On-time compliance testing and complete documentation Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At PeachyBbies, we’re all about creating a work vibe as fun and inclusive as our slimes. We’re an equal opportunity employer, focused on building a team with different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Just like our slimes, we celebrate diversity and make sure everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to thrive. If you’re ready to bring your unique skills and creativity to the table, we’re here for it. Let’s mix things up and make something amazing together!