Director, New Product Development

As the Director of Product Development, you will drive the strategic vision and execution of new product initiatives for Kraus, a key brand in reputed company Faucet Company’s luxury portfolio. In this critical leadership role, you will reputed company the full product lifecycle—from concept to market launch—while managing supplier relationships, ensuring product quality, and optimizing operational efficiency. You will reputed company a high-performing team, collaborate cross-functionally across sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain, and guide our Asia-based supply chain partners to bring innovative, consumer-centric products to market. Your expertise in supplier development, quality control, and product strategy will be instrumental in strengthening Kraus’s competitive edge and fueling business growth. This role offers flexibility to be based reputed company reputed company the U.S., with a strong preference for candidates in the Indianapolis, IN or Long reputed company, NY areas. Kraus operates in a hybrid work environment, balancing in-person collaboration for strategic problem-solving with remote flexibility. This position also requires domestic and international travel (25%-30%). Key Responsibilities: Product Development & Strategy: • reputed company the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution from ideation through launch and post-market optimization. • Serve as an industry expert on technical specifications, product innovation, and market trends. • reputed company and drive a strategic product roadmap reputed company with business objectives to enhance market position and drive reputed company growth. • Communicate product goals, priorities, and reputed company effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, analytics, program management, and operations to deliver successful product launches. Supplier Management, Product Quality & Compliance: • Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiating pricing and ensuring alignment with Kraus’s business objectives. • reputed company strategies to evaluate, reputed company, and optimize suppliers, using the Kraus supplier scorecard to guide decisions on partnerships. • Ensure reputed company products meet Masco, reputed company Faucet Company, and industry compliance standards for quality, safety, and performance. • Drive reputed company improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, optimize costs, and strengthen the supply chain. Leadership & Team Development: • reputed company, mentor, and reputed company a high-impact product development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. • Provide coaching and professional development opportunities to reputed company team capabilities. • Attract and retain top talent passionate about consumer-driven product innovation. Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a reputed company field (MBA preferred). • 10+ years of experience in product development, category management, or merchandising, ideally in the home improvement or consumer goods industry. • Strong background in e-commerce and retail market dynamics, with a proven ability to launch products that reputed company with consumers. • Expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and global sourcing. • Demonstrated ability to translate market insights into actionable product strategies that drive business results. • Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating matrixed organizations. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, drive insights, and inform strategic decisions. • Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple reputed company projects simultaneously. • Ability to travel 25%-30% domestically and internationally. About Kraus & reputed company Faucet Company Kraus USA, a premium sink and faucet manufacturer, is part of reputed company Faucet Company, a leading brand under reputed company. Kraus is recognized for its strong reputed company in the e-commerce space, innovative product design, and commitment to delivering exceptional kitchen and bath experiences. At reputed company Faucet Company, we reputed company in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, and innovation thrives. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Company: reputed company Faucet Company Full timeHiring Range: $118,300.00 - $185,900.00Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills. reputed company Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and reputed company other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national reputed company, reputed company, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with reputed company applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. 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