POSITION SUMMARY
The President, Consumer Products Division, is responsible for leading the strategic and tactical planning and the operations management of the organization’s consumer products and the conceptualization, design and implementation of novel products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for end-to-end management of consumer products development, including generation of new product concepts and corresponding commercialization plans.
Strategic and tactical planning and management of human and capital resources.
Diagnose and resolve problems, prepare schedules, and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
Develop short-term and long-term action plans.
Project orchestration and product development leadership.
Strategic oversight of marketing, brand management, business development and commercialization.
Development of clear results and deliverables and formulation of metrics.
Executive leadership of operational sites and P&L associated with all core functions.
Interaction with other divisions to accomplish R&D and production plans and objectives.
Continuous process development driven to quality improvement and higher capability.
Makes decisions on administrative or operational matters using managerial expertise in supervision, planning and fiscal issues.
Selects, develops and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient operation of the Consumer Products division.
Assists in defining value of new product opportunities as well as constantly assessing value of in-house technologies throughout the discovery and development processes.
Prepares and presents regular reports on progress of product development and commercialization projects.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in consumer products brand management.
5+ years of experience in Consumer Goods or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Advanced Degree a plus.
Demonstrated success innovating and developing and/or utilizing new or emerging technologies.
Demonstrated success in managing change and evolving businesses, creating successful cultures, defining and meeting objectives, building value for clients and providing senior management with visibility and predictability.
Proven track record of success in progressively responsible staff management roles, as well as staff development in an industrial setting.
Formal process/quality improvement training (Six Sigma, LEAN, etc.) preferred.
Strong program or project management experience, with a documented history of delivering projects on time and within budget.

DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES

Ability to analyze consumer markets, discern key opportunities, lead the corresponding development of new products, and create and implement successful marketing strategies.
Strong ability to manage, coordinate, schedule and direct inter-disciplinary operations.
Ability to achieve in a milestone-driven, rapidly changing research environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment of different backgrounds and experience levels.
Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and trustworthiness.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal dynamics.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, multi-tasking, global environment, and prioritize effectively.
Ability to read and interpret documents and international guidelines such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance, procedure manuals, and regulations.
Ability to interpret and creatively address a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Location: Tucson
• Compensation: $210,000 – $235,000
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