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Director of Production & Product Development
OTHER•Atlanta
About this role
Overview
The Director of Production & Product Development leads the strategy, planning, and execution of new product creation and ongoing production operations for Chloraking located in Atlanta, GA.
This role ensures that products meet market needs, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines. It requires close collaboration with design, engineering, sourcing, marketing, and manufacturing teams.
Responsibilities
Product Development Leadership
- Drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle—from ideation, research, and prototyping to testing and commercialization.
- Translate market trends, customer insights, and competitive analysis into product roadmaps.
- Oversee cross-functional teams (design, engineering, R&D, marketing) to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Approve product specifications, materials, and design direction.
- Ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and compliance standards.
Production & Operations Management
- Lead production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
- Oversee manufacturing operations (internal or outsourced), ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost control.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Manage vendor relationships, sourcing strategies, and supply chain performance.
- Ensure on-time delivery and resolve production bottlenecks.
Strategic & Financial Oversight
- Develop annual budgets for production and product development.
- Monitor KPIs such as cost of goods sold (COGS), yield, throughput, and product performance.
- Evaluate ROI for new product initiatives and manage product lifecycle profitability.
- Support long-term business planning and innovation strategy.
Team Leadership
- Build, mentor, and manage high-performing production and product development teams.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align product and production strategies with company objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 4–8+ years of experience in product development, production, or project management.
- Experience with domestic and international manufacturing environments.
- Experience with chlorine generation, chlorine generator equipment, chlor-alkali industry or similar background would be preferable.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time product launches
- Production efficiency and throughput
- Cost reduction and margin improvement
- Product quality metrics and defect rates
- Innovation pipeline health
- Supplier performance
- Team engagement and retention
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What you'll do
- This role is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of new product creation and ongoing production operations, ensuring products meet market needs, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines. Key duties include driving the end-to-end product development lifecycle and overseeing manufacturing operations, efficiency, and cost control.
About Hayward Industries
For nearly a century, Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) has served the community, transforming the experience of water through exceptional products, outstanding service and innovative technology.
As a leading global designer and manufacturer of pool and outdoor living technology, Hayward offers a comprehensive range of energy-efficient and sustainable residential and commercial pool equipment. This includes pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, sanitizers, LED lighting, and water features—all seamlessly connected through Hayward’s user-friendly IoT-enabled SmartPad™.
Hayward Flow Control, a division of Hayward Holdings, Inc., stands as a leading manufacturer of industrial thermoplastic valves and process control products. Pioneering the development of the first thermoplastic ball valves over 60 years ago, Hayward Flow Control's products, crafted from industrial-grade thermoplastics, boast unparalleled corrosion and chemical resistance. Additionally, they ensure the purity of media, setting them apart from traditional metal-based flow control products.
Today, Hayward continues to lead the way, upholding its commitment to producing top-tier products and delivering outstanding customer service.
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