The Product, Design and Development Manager is an integral part of Windsor Architecture Hardware’s sales, marketing and product (SMP) team. The role is responsible for development and execution of the NPD and design process throughout the business. Working closely with the Business Development Manager and the wider SMP team, the role is responsible for creating new product initiatives based on market research.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Helping develop and implement the SMP Department’s NPD strategy and its associated functions.
• Conducting market research, with the Business Development Manager, to ensure new product offerings meet customer needs.
• Lead and manage new projects and products to ensure they meet business objectives, deadlines and customer needs.
• Provide regular reports to the Leadership Team and relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee the quality control of new and existing products.
• Lead the effective launching of new products from ideas to staging to market.
• Develop positive working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.

Successful applicants will possess:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management/Design/Product Development Marketing/Business/Communications or a related field.
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in project management in an NPD environment.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production.
• High standards of professionalism and communication with expertise in business development.

Please upload your CV and cover letter to apply. Alternatively, for more information contact Zachary Pentecost at Findex HR and H&S Consulting on 03 266 0699 or email Zachary.Pentecost@findex.co.nz.

Reporting to the Workshop Team Leader, as a Product Technician you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive the highest quality products and custom finishes. A typical day may include preparing our hardware for powder coating, disassembly/assembly of door handles and window hardware, and assisting senior workshop colleagues with other special finishing tasks.

The Supply Chain Executive Manager is an integral part of Windsor Architecture Hardware’s executive leadership team, they are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the supply chain and logistics teams and their efficient daily operations. The Supply Chain Executive Manager has four direct reports and is responsible for a wider team of approximately 15 staff including all warehouse dispatch and workshop staff.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Develop detailed strategic plans for the supply chain division and translate these into clear action plans for all staff.
• Coordinate relevant areas to ensure high quality products are supplied within deadlines and to budget.
• Work with the sales team to manage product range and plan future stock requirements.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive Leadership Team and Managing Director, for example; performance to budget, stock levels, KPI’s and project updates.
• Oversee the development and implementation of LEAN.
• Ensure all resources are managed effectively and budget and profit margins are achieved.
• Provide effective leadership, training and development to all team members.
• Develop positive working relationships with all suppliers and negotiate key agreements.

Successful applicants will possess:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in Senior Leadership, with a proven ability to develop managers.
• Previous experience / training in LEAN manufacturing principles, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Operational management experience in warehousing, manufacturing or logistics environments.
• High standards of professionalism and communication with expertise in business development.