Product Development Director jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Product Development Director plans and directs the resources and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Establishes research and concept development projects and capabilities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Product Development Director conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Oversees new product development and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Product Development Director develops teams with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Product Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Product Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Product Support Development and Analytics
  • David Bassing - State Farm Agent
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • BUILT TO CONNECT

    Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. 

     

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    Responsible for directing and supporting all Product Support related development activities associated with current and new product for all Astec Industries Construction Machinery Solutions Group (CMS) and Materials Solutions Group (MS) products. Focus will be on technology, systems, and process development intended to improve the customer experience, promote machine uptime, and make Astec easier to do business with for customers and dealers.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Develop, improve, and manage critical dealer and customer applications and tools including websites, and diagnostics tools.
    • Champion the use of telematics data for creating customer and company value particularly as it relates to diagnostics, predictive maintenance, parts sales, and predictive alerts.
    • Develop manage, and continually improve processes and procedures related to Customer Support Planning in the NPD (New Product Development) cycle, ensuring all aspects of aftermarket parts and service support are enabled prior to product model launch.
    • Build organizational competency specific to Customer Support Engineering including but not limited to design for diagnostics, serviceability, reparability, and data.
    • Establish and manage Dealer New Model Qualification program clearly identifying requirements for dealer parts stocking, sales and technical training, and special tools.  Establish and manage Total Cost of Ownership database.
    • Enable and generate actionable insights via Data Analytics to derive business value from data across the division.
    • Prospect, evaluate, select, and develop new technologies required to create significant value for customers and company.

    To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies should be:

    • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 
    • Ability to identify problems or potential problems at both a strategic and functional level and make or recommend decisions to resolve the same.
    • Ability to create, implement, and effectively communicate strategic vision of advanced support concept development and delivery.
    • Demonstrated business results through the collection, dissemination, and analysis of large amounts of data.
    • Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues in the most positive fashion for all parties concerned.
    • Projects strong leadership skills.
    • Excellent organization and time-management skills.
    • Willingness to accept responsibility and take on new challenges.
    • Ability to influence others via communication to get desired results.

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

    Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of department.   Directly or indirectly manages one (1) to ten (10) non-supervisory employees to include but not limited to Programmers, Customer Support Planners, Customer Support Engineers, Product Support Representatives, Data Analysts, Data Catalysts, Data Wranglers, and Data Scientists.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems in compliance with any applicable employment law guidelines and upon consultation with the Group Vice President of Product Support and/or Director of Human Resources if necessary.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

    • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or applicable field.   Master’s degree preferred.
    • Minimum of five (5) years supervisory or managerial experience.
    • Knowledge of Customer and Product Support fundamentals and processes required.
    • Knowledge of manufacturing processes a plus.
    • Knowledge of heavy equipment industry is a plus.
    • Knowledge of dealer distribution channels is a plus.

     

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

    • Ability to create, implement, and effectively communicate strategic vision of advanced support concept development and delivery.
    • Demonstrated business results through the collection, dissemination, and analysis of large amounts of data.
    • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 
    • Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues in the most positive fashion for all parties concerned.
    • Ability to identify problems or potential problems at both a strategic and functional level and make or recommend decisions to resolve the same.
    • Projects strong leadership skills.
    • Excellent organization and time-management skills.
    • Willingness to accept responsibility and take on new challenges.
    • Ability to influence others via communication to get desired results.

     

    Our Culture and Values

    Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work. 

    • Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
    • Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
    • Respect for all individuals
    • Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
    • Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

     

    WORK ENVIRONMENT - Office

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment.  Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order. 

     

     

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Director of Development
  • Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • About:Special Kids Chattanooga’s mission is to serve Jesus Christ by caring for His children who have special healthcare needs. Special Kids has operated in Murfreesboro, TN since 1998, as a not-for-p...
  • 1 Month Ago

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New Product Development Engineer
  • Actalent
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • Description:Initiate and execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders. Participate and contribute to product de...
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New Product Development Manager
  • Johnson Crushers
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • BUILT TO CONNECTAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innov...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Product Development Engineer
  • Branch Technology
  • Chattanooga, TN FULL_TIME
  • Product Development Engineer Location: Chattanooga, TN Type: Full-time, Exempt Reports To: Chief Executive Officer COMPANY OVERVIEW: Branch Technology exists to create a beautiful built world, impacti...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Product Development Manager
  • Chilewich Sultan, LLC
  • Chatsworth, GA FULL_TIME
  • Chilewich is seeking an entrepreneurially minded design lover with a passion for how things are made to join our team as Design and Product Development Manager. In this multifaceted role, you’ll take ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sr Staff Engineer (Wilson Rd)
  • Astec Industries Inc
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, manufacturing company of infrastructure development equipment. Our products range fr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Job
  • Symmetry Financial Group - The Delaney Agency
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals, with a passion for career success and helping families to join ou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mobile Coach Driver
  • Catholic Health Initiatives
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • **Overview** CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Corporate Accounting Manager
  • Astec Industries
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Description BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asph...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electrical Engineering Manager - Man Rd
  • Astec Industries Inc
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road bui...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Business Manager, NPWT Gulf Coast
  • Smith & Nephew
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As a Regional Bus...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Area Sales Manager
  • Symmetry Financial Group - The Delaney Agency
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals, with a passion for career success and helping families to join ou...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Director
  • Sockwell
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Sockwell is looking for a Marketing Director to lead its in-house marketing team. The Marketing Director will be respons...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...
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Income Estimation for Product Development Director jobs
$177,011 to $251,583
Chattanooga, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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