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Five Star Recruiting and Staffing lists this Vice President of Product Development opportunity in south bend, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vice President of Product Development & Innovation
Job Type: Executive Leadership | Full-Time
A confidential manufacturing and logistics solutions provider is seeking a Vice President of Product Development & Innovation to lead the strategic evolution of its product portfolio. This executive will shape the innovation roadmap, oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, and drive new product development from concept through commercialization.
Role Summary
This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role responsible for building the next generation of load-securement and containment technologies. You will guide R&D, engineering, and product development functions while championing a culture of creativity, technical rigor, and customer-centric innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and execute a forward-looking product innovation strategy aligned with market demands and long-term business goals
Lead cross-functional teams through ideation, research, prototyping, testing, and full product launch
Manage and mentor engineering and R&D teams, fostering accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
Identify and integrate emerging materials, technologies, and design methodologies to enhance product performance and sustainability
Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to ensure seamless product introduction and market adoption
Oversee product development budgets, timelines, and resource planning
Serve as the organizational champion for innovation, leveraging customer insights, industry trends, and competitive intelligence
Direct intellectual property strategy and product lifecycle management
Ensure compliance with relevant certifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Design, or related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of product development experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership
Strong background in industrial manufacturing, packaging, logistics, or related sectors
Proven success launching new products and managing full lifecycle development
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive cross-functional alignment
Experience with Lean Product Development, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies
Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
What's Offered
Executive-level leadership role with significant influence on company direction
Compensation of $200K+ with performance-based incentives
Opportunity to shape the future of freight securement and sustainability within the logistics industry
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Worksite address
south bend, IN, 46626, US
Who can apply
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