Production Specialist Job at Addison Group, North Wales, PA

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  • Addison Group
  • North Wales, PA

Job Description

Title: Production Specialist

Schedule/Location: Onsite role, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST at the headquarters located in North Wales, Pennsylvania.

Compensation: $60,000 to $75,000 annually

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Production Specialist to support the full lifecycle of product development for our accessories product lines. This role will assist in transforming design concepts into commercially viable products through effective vendor collaboration, product planning, quality management, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to manage multiple development projects from initial concept through production and market release. This position plays a key role in ensuring competitive pricing, product quality, supplier performance, and successful product launches.

Responsibilities

  • Support the full product development lifecycle, learning the end-to-end process from initial design concepts to final commercialization across assigned accessory product lines.
  • Plan and execute purchasing strategies that ensure timely procurement, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to established quality standards and specifications.
  • Assist in managing product lifecycles including concept development, sampling, production coordination, quality control, and final release.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with foreign suppliers and participate in overseas factory visits as needed to support development and production efforts.
  • Serve as a product expert for assigned categories, maintaining a strong understanding of company offerings and competitive products.
  • Support vendor sourcing, sample reviews, production oversight, and quality assurance processes, and participate in initial PO planning for new product introductions.
  • Contribute to pricing decisions by obtaining cost structures that align with predefined revenue and profitability goals for the product lines.
  • Act as an internal advocate for assigned products, working closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and key customers to promote product knowledge and alignment.
  • Coordinate with Sales and Marketing teams to plan and execute new product releases, including go-to-market strategy, product positioning, key features, and target customer communication.
  • Work alongside graphic designers and product managers to manage and maintain development timelines, ensuring on-time progress at each stage of the product cycle.
  • Maintain optimal vendor relationships by ensuring best possible pricing, quality, service levels, and long-term partnership value.
  • Perform clerical or administrative duties as needed to support product development operations.
  • Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment while also exercising independence and sound judgment.
  • Exhibit clear communication, strong organizational skills, and a detail-oriented approach with the ability to understand broader market opportunities and strategic direction.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising, or a related field.
  • One to three years of experience in product development, purchasing, sourcing, merchandising, supply chain, or a similar function within consumer products (accessories experience preferred but not required).
  • Experience working with international suppliers and exposure to overseas manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of product lifecycles, vendor management, quality standards, and cost analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with PLM, ERP, or inventory systems is a plus.
  • Ability to work onsite full-time and travel internationally as needed.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a broad strategic perspective.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Overseas,

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