Job Description

About Fair HarborSummer is more than a passing season-it's a sense of ease and freedom that's threaded throughout our lives all year long. Founded in 2014 by entrepreneur siblings Jake and Caroline Danehy, Fair Harbor embraces that summer feeling and transforms upcycled plastic bottles into timeless, ultra-soft apparel for the beach and beyond. By thoughtfully designing for maximum comfort and keeping waste out of the water, Fair Harbor helps you enjoy the places you love while protecting them, too.Company Culture: Fair Harbor Family: We believe in turning our employees and customers into family Sustainability: We believe in leaving the world better than we found it and using our products as a platform to promote the mitigation of plastic waste. We regularly engage in company cleanups to spread awareness and educate about the impact of plastic waste Fun: We believe in letting loose, enjoying the special moments when we are off duty and building products that help us and our customers enjoy our time to the fullest Collaboration: We trust and respect one another, which contributes to our collaborative work environmentWhat We Offer: Competitive Compensation Hybrid Workplace: Mondays and Fridays work from home! Health and Dental Benefits Competitive 401(k) plan Advancement Opportunities Unlimited PTO Policy Generous Company Holiday policyLearn more about us at https://www.fairharborclothing.com/pages/our-story-new.POSITION SUMMARY:We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Development Manager to drive our sustainable apparel line. As the central hub for all product-related activities, you\'ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors to ensure seamless execution throughout the entire product lifecycle. Your expertise will be critical in translating design concepts into high-quality, sustainable garments that resonate with our customers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Product Development and Coordination

• Request and track submits (strike offs, handlooms, lab dips, protos, etc.) during initial stages of development.

• Be the point person for all sample-related activities - requesting from vendors, tracking delivery, reviewing goods upon receipt, and distributing to cross-functional partners (design, production, merchandising, marketing, PR, and wholesale).

• Manage Development Tracker - oversee all information related to seasonal costing, MOQs, lead times, and quality callouts, with a special focus on using our library of sustainable materials.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work directly with wholesale and operations to ensure cross-functional teams have what they need.

• Collaborate with the Director of Production to ensure accurate documentation around Factory Certifications, Bottle Counts, and Testing.

• Work closely with the Director of Design to communicate Submit and SSY comments.

Data Management and Communication

• Track and maintain product information in Netsuite and effectively communicate information to cross-functional partners.

• Work closely with tech design during fittings to note adjustments and changes.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in apparel production.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments with excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and overseas factories.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with Netsuite.

• Highly detail-oriented and consistent.

• Motivated and enthusiastic; a great team player who can also work independently and own their function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Suite.

• Prior experience in sustainable materials or eco-friendly apparel production.

COMPETENCIES:Job Specific Competencies

• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Excel for data tracking and analysis. Proficiency in Netsuite for product information management. Familiarity with Adobe Suite for design-related tasks.

• Product Development Expertise: In-depth understanding of apparel production processes. Ability to oversee and manage the product development lifecycle from concept to final product. Knowledge of sustainable materials and eco-friendly production practices.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues during the product development process. Creative thinking in developing solutions for production challenges.

• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with internal teams and external vendors. Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Fair Harbor Competencies

• Ownership Mindset: Is dependable and reliable and brings their best each day and to every task. Takes personal accountability for ensuring work gets done. Proactively addresses issues/open items without needing to be prompted by others; acts quickly to achieve results; sees tasks through to the end. Seeks to assist in areas outside of their standard scope of responsibility.

• Quality of Work & Attention to Detail: Delivers error-free work that fulfills the requirements of the assignment. Assumes they are the last person that will review a document or email prior to sending. Takes pride in their deliverables and ensures careless mistakes are not made.

• Organization & Productivity: Efficiently uses time; plans and prioritizes work effectively. Works in an organized fashion; completes assignments in a timely manner and meets deadlines.

• Positivity, Optimism, Adaptability, Flexibility: Maintains a positive outlook; faces challenges with optimism; sees the possibilities in all situations. Contributes constructively by providing helpful, relevant ideas, even if the situation is challenging. Adapts to changing needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; maintains composure in stressful situations. Open to different and new ways of doing things; willing to modify approach.

• Interpersonal Skills: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of cooperation and mutual respect. Communicates respectfully and listens to others while making an attempt to understand alternative viewpoints.

• Communication Skills: Demonstrates mastery of both written and verbal communications, delivering clear and organized thoughts. Is responsive to internal and external clients, providing timely and accurate responses that take the needs of the recipient into account.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally lifts, carries, pushes, or drags boxes or equipment up to 20 lbs. Frequently moves inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Occasionally required to position self in a stooping, kneeling, or crouching manner. Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, machinery and computers. Frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Frequently operates a computer and other electronic equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS May require some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends to meet deliverables.WORKPLACE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS We operate as a Hybrid work environment, working as a combination of remote and in-office presence.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Fair Harbor Clothing PBC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.Fair Harbor Clothing PBC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to invite and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging. The Firm does not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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