25+ Years of Product Innovation, Management, and Quality in multiple CPG Industries:OUTDOOR PRODUCTS - Canopy, Gazebo, Chair, Cot, BBQ, Trampolines & EnclosuresBEVERAGE MACHINES - Coffee Brewers, Tea Brewes, Iced Tea MakersTOYS - Scooter, e-Scooter, Skateboard, Skate, LED, Licensed, Ride-On, InflatablesPROTECTIVE GEAR - Helmets, Gloves, Knee, Elbow & Body ProtectionASTM-CPSIA-CPSC-EN-71PLM - CentricExtremely motivating manager leading by example and thriving in an entrepreneurial atmosphere of tight schedules, cost competitiveness and a ceaseless commitment to quality. Maintains a proven winning record initiating, developing, and launching innovative products that create competitive advantages, consumer interest, retail buyer interest and increase organizational revenue. I also...• Prefer a fast-paced role focused on multiple levels of product development, project management and international communication & travel (with both customers and suppliers)• Manage the product development process from brainstorm to shelf; with a strategic focus on cost, safety, quality, timing and schedule• Establish critical paths and milestones to ensure schedule adherence and successful delivery of products• Evaluate and provide feedback on 3D images, prototypes, off-tool samples and production samples• DfMA - Improve products to save cost, improve quality & ship on time• Manage Shanghai-based Quality Team of QC & QA Personnel• Support Product Managers with design and engineering solutions throughout the product development life cycle; identify risks and opportunities to mitigate potential delays and production challenges• Suggest ways to innovate & improve existing product designs, production methods, and work closely with vendors to balance business, technical and design objectives• Maintain diligent and daily communication with all customers, overseas teams & factories; respond to questions & provide updates on a timely basis• Liaise with US office, factories and international teams regarding development, pre-production and shipment samples, and negotiate tooling and final product costs• Manage domestic China testing, factory, social compliance during factory visits in China. • Communicate with testing labs regarding document submissions and generate TRF requests; Follow up on report status and routine re-submissions (should testing fail or reports expire)• Attend ASTM F08 & F15 subcommittee meetings to ensure industry-wide safety, participate in maintenance of existing test protocols, and development of new product category protocols.