Senior Director of Product Development

SWISS KRONO Group•Barnwell, SC

About The Position

For more than 50 years, the SWISS KRONO Group has transformed natural raw materials into innovative solutions for interiors, building materials, and flooring. With about 5,000 employees across more than 10 plants worldwide, the Group delivers high-quality wood-based products. Committed to sustainability and resource efficiency, it sources from sustainable forestry and leverages shared expertise to set standards in design, quality, and value. The desire for success unites us all at SWISS KRONO. Our employees are the basis of our economic success. We are proud that many of our employees have been working for us for years, sharing the focus on performance and efficiency of our owners and managers. They have grown with the company and are all experts in their field. This is one of the reasons why we are one of the leading companies in the wood-based products industry today. SWISS KRONO helps to make building and living more environmentally friendly and natural. Every day thousands of people come into direct contact with the Group’s products. Our employees are the most important messengers and we value respectful behaviour and collaboration. The Group offers diversified tasks in an internationally active company and offers perspectives for further development – be it from a professional or personal point of view. Partnership and collegiality are just as important to the SWISS KRONO Group as improving our products.

Responsibilities

Manage product development from concept to market launch, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Develop and maintain product roadmaps based on market opportunities and company objectives.
Set aesthetic direction for home décor lines, balancing creativity with commercial and manufacturing constraints.
Monitor design trends, consumer preferences, and competitive positioning to inform strategy.
Collaborate with production teams and suppliers to optimize designs for quality, cost, and efficiency.
Use sales data, customer feedback, and KPIs to guide product decisions and identify growth opportunities.
Oversee portfolio optimization, pricing strategies, and resource allocation for profitability.
Drive new category exploration, voice-of-customer research, and product testing protocols.
Coordinate designers, manufacturing, and project managers to meet timelines and quality standards.
Deliver data-driven recommendations and trend-based strategies to executive leadership.