MAGNOLIA PERSONNEL GROUP
Product Development - Assistant Product Developer
MAGNOLIA PERSONNEL GROUP, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796
ASSISTANT PRODUCT DEVELOPER | JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY
At Magnolia, the Assistant Product Developer works closely with the product development and design teams to deliver custom Magnolia products. This position assists with the administration needs for the in-house product development team and must be highly motivated, proactive, and a great multi-tasker. This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Senior Manager of Sourcing and Product Development and has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and track samples for in-house product development, monitoring each sample from a vendor to Magnolia headquarters, informing PD team of any changes for sample progress or delivery*Work with vendors to gather and compile product information across all categories and input this information into spreadsheets in timely manner*Review samples and prepare team comments for factoriesReview, photograph, and document pre-production samples to ensure all product information is accurate for production*Manage the transfer of new product samples to sample room and for photographyManage all material references shipped to vendors and maintain finish and material libraryAssist in the building and maintenance of vendor relationships to accomplish goalsLearn development and manufacturing processes, factory capabilities, and develop a deep understanding of our Magnolia product aesthetic*Participate in weekly team meetings, product reviews, and finalization meetings per season as neededMeet all deadlines, adhering to the calendarPerform other duties as assigned*Metrics evaluated on Performance Review
COMPETENCIES
Teamwork: Contribute to a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Work effectively with others, be a team player and contribute toward team goals.Critical Thinking: Identify and communicate challenges in day-to-day activities.Expertise: Eye for detail, accuracy, and complete all tasks in a timely manner. Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.Communication: Actively engage in listening to teammates and guests and be open to feedback from guests, peers, and management.Guest Focus: Ability to proactively understand and meet guest needs, ensuring a personalized and guest-centric experience.Strategy and Goal Setting: Approach change with positivity and curiosity. Know your role in achieving team goals.Hard skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excel and Google Suite required.ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university preferred0-2 years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.
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SUMMARY
At Magnolia, the Assistant Product Developer works closely with the product development and design teams to deliver custom Magnolia products. This position assists with the administration needs for the in-house product development team and must be highly motivated, proactive, and a great multi-tasker. This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Senior Manager of Sourcing and Product Development and has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and track samples for in-house product development, monitoring each sample from a vendor to Magnolia headquarters, informing PD team of any changes for sample progress or delivery*Work with vendors to gather and compile product information across all categories and input this information into spreadsheets in timely manner*Review samples and prepare team comments for factoriesReview, photograph, and document pre-production samples to ensure all product information is accurate for production*Manage the transfer of new product samples to sample room and for photographyManage all material references shipped to vendors and maintain finish and material libraryAssist in the building and maintenance of vendor relationships to accomplish goalsLearn development and manufacturing processes, factory capabilities, and develop a deep understanding of our Magnolia product aesthetic*Participate in weekly team meetings, product reviews, and finalization meetings per season as neededMeet all deadlines, adhering to the calendarPerform other duties as assigned*Metrics evaluated on Performance Review
COMPETENCIES
Teamwork: Contribute to a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Work effectively with others, be a team player and contribute toward team goals.Critical Thinking: Identify and communicate challenges in day-to-day activities.Expertise: Eye for detail, accuracy, and complete all tasks in a timely manner. Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.Communication: Actively engage in listening to teammates and guests and be open to feedback from guests, peers, and management.Guest Focus: Ability to proactively understand and meet guest needs, ensuring a personalized and guest-centric experience.Strategy and Goal Setting: Approach change with positivity and curiosity. Know your role in achieving team goals.Hard skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excel and Google Suite required.ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university preferred0-2 years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.
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