Product Development & Production Specialist

Rifle Paper Co.•Winter Park, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rifle Paper Co. is a lifestyle brand rooted in illustration, color, and thoughtful design, with products across stationery, home décor, gifts, accessories, wallpaper, and more. The Product Development & Production Specialist supports product development and production across an assigned portfolio of suppliers and product categories. The role ensures products are delivered on time, within budget, and to established quality standards. It has primary responsibility for domestic print production and on-demand supplier relationships, while also managing select international suppliers and non-print product categories. Working with Design, Merchandising, Planning, Quality Control, Logistics, and Sourcing, the specialist manages products from initial development and costing through production approval and final delivery. The position oversees timelines, supplier performance, product quality, and cost objectives, balancing creative intent with operational requirements. It is based in the Winter Park, Florida office and is described as an onsite, hybrid role, with at least three onsite days per week. Additional in-office days may be required to support projects, collaboration, and business priorities.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in production, product development, manufacturing, print production, or a related consumer products role.
Experience working directly with printers and manufacturing suppliers, managing products from development through mass production and delivery.
Experience managing multiple suppliers, SKUs, purchase orders, and production timelines simultaneously.
Understanding of product costing, lead times, minimum order quantities, quality control, and production planning.
Ability to interpret product specifications, artwork, proofs, and manufacturing requirements.
Strong organizational, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to anticipate risks, manage competing priorities, and drive issues to resolution.
Ability to work effectively across creative and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
Genuine enthusiasm for Rifle Paper Co. and appreciation for beautiful, thoughtful design.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of commercial print production and manufacturing processes.
Experience with ERP, PLM, project management, or production tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Manage product development and production for an assigned portfolio of domestic and international suppliers and product categories.
Own production timelines from initial development through final delivery, keeping milestones, approvals, and delivery dates on track.
Issue and manage purchase orders, monitor production progress, and communicate updates to maintain alignment with business needs.
Identify risks involving timelines, capacity, materials, quality, and manufacturing, and drive issues to resolution.
Maintain accurate production records and provide stakeholders with timely updates on progress, changes, and potential delays.
Manage reorders and ongoing production programs to ensure consistency in quality, cost, and delivery.
Oversee special-project production, including store exclusives, art prints, and on-demand production programs.
Serve as the primary production partner for domestic print suppliers across paper-based product categories.
Apply knowledge of printing processes, paper stocks, substrates, finishes, color management, and construction to product development and manufacturing.
Manage costing, sampling, proofs, revisions, approvals, testing, and production readiness.
Partner with Design and suppliers to translate creative concepts into commercially viable products while maintaining design intent, quality, and cost objectives.
Evaluate manufacturing capabilities, lead times, and production methods across print and non-print categories.
Manage on-demand print programs and troubleshoot production challenges to ensure consistent quality and efficient execution.
Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international suppliers, holding them accountable to cost, quality, service, and delivery expectations.
Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times, and production schedules.
Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve costs, quality, lead times, and manufacturing efficiency.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and proactively address recurring issues or production risks.
Partner with Design, Merchandising, Planning, Quality Control, Logistics, and Sourcing throughout the product lifecycle.
Ensure artwork, specifications, approvals, testing, and packaging requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.
Support seasonal planning and production readiness, aligning teams on timelines, priorities, and delivery expectations.
Identify opportunities to improve production workflows, communication, and processes.