Associate Product Developer (On-site)

We are seeking a Product Enhancement Associate Developer to join our team. In this role you will collaborate with various Lakeshore departments to manage the product enhancement cycle and vendor diversification efforts to meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The position requires strong communication skills a solution-oriented mindset and keen attention to detail. Applicants should have knowledge of product creation and the manufacturing process related to consumer goods. The ideal candidate also has a solid understanding of cross-functional teamwork and demonstrates proficiency in data analysis and customer perspective to drive decisions.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Improving existing products to better serve our customers and ensuring that target price and product expectations are met
• Validating the function and quality of existing products transferred to new vendors and factories
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners to guide products through the enhancement cycle with a focus on quality safety and attention to detail
• Partnering with Planning and Supply Chain teams to monitor timelines and inventory requirements
• Communicating effectively to keep all levels of the organization informed of project progress concerns or risks
• Building professional skill sets associated with Lakeshores product development and enhancement standards

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

• Bachelors degree
• 1 year of product development experience as a minimum with classroom experience a plus
• Some experience in product design engineering or manufacturing of consumer goods preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and summarize key information to make recommendations to stakeholders including executive leaders
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively to achieve individual and team goals
• Ownership of work and persistence in the face of challenges
• Knowledge of product creation and the manufacturing process related to consumer goods
• Ability to tackle complex problems and develop actionable solutions
• Strong MS Office skills especially Excel
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time independently in a fast-paced environment with overlapping deadlines
• Strong organizational skills a team-oriented mindset and a focus on outcomes

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain! 

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $61500-$83000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time