Product Development Supervisor

Houdini, Inc. is the leading supplier of upscale food, wine and spa gift baskets 
to wholesale & retail accounts throughout the U.S. We are currently seeking a 
Product Development Supervisor to join our unique and creative design team.

Position Description: 
Leads and coordinates the implementation of all new product development. 
Interfaces with each department involved or affected by product development in 
order to improve the quality and timeliness of product development implementation 
& maintenance. 

This person will lead resolution of issues that require coordination with 
purchasing & design. This requires the ability to identify & prioritize areas of 
improvement, initiate change and lead the effort that will result in an improved 
product development process. 

This position reports directly to the Manger of Design Operations and works 
closely with the Director of Design to ensure all goals & objectives are met for 
the design department. This person should be creative in identifying new 
opportunities that fit the Houdini Inc. product line. This position is responsible 
to managing 1 staff support member. 

Primary Responsibilities:
•	Lead the development & maintenance of all existing & new products by using 
	the development processes & procedures in place. 
•	Manage multiple and/or complex project plans with accuracy to ensure that 
	development initiatives stay on course and on time. 
•	Provide on-going thorough communication between key staff who are involved 
	as team members for a given product development effort. 
•	Work with team members to develop new products based on market trends and 
	target customers. 
•	Develop & implement training needs for staff in the specifics of the new 
	program, and keep them informed of new developments and enhancements. 
•	Must ensure that all products in development are meeting all FDA guidelines 
	as well as any other legal requirements needed. 
•	Must implement & maintain kosher certification of all applicable products. 

Qualified candidates should send resume and salary history to Human Resources via 
email at employment@houdiniinc.com or fax to (714) 869-0826.

Qualifications:
•	Excellent team leadership and strong project management skills. 
•	Able to work with and communicate with all levels of the organization & 
	outside vendors. 
•	High energy, detail-oriented individual who is adaptable to change and 
	requires minimal direction. 
•	Must possess the ability to multi task in a fast paced dynamic environment. 
•	Must have working knowledge of Graphic Design & all programs relative to 
	graphic design: