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Earth Rated

Produces compostable dog waste bags

Product Development Specialist

Product ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in product development for physical consumer products, taking renovations, line extensions, or product changes from brief to shelf.
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturers in China or elsewhere in Asia, including samples, specifications, tooling, and timelines.
  • A solid understanding of stage-gate and launch processes, including development milestones and artwork timelines.
  • Curiosity about AI tools and experience using them for research, specifications, and project tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute portfolio renovation opportunities, including line extensions, functional improvements, cost optimizations, and quick-win adjustments, to deliver measurable consumer and commercial impact.
  • Use AI tools and data-driven insights to evaluate renovation opportunities and accelerate development cycles.
  • Maintain a prioritized renovation pipeline based on effort and impact, aligned with the Product Management team for inclusion in the product roadmap.
  • Monitor consumer feedback and listening tools, synthesize signals, and translate them into actionable renovation opportunities.
  • Work with co-manufacturing suppliers, primarily in China and Asia, to renovate products and execute product changes; regularly work outside normal business hours as needed to coordinate with vendors.
  • Own end-to-end project management for renovation and extension initiatives, driving timelines, milestones, and stakeholder accountability.
  • Work with the Project Manager to flag risks early and maintain real-time visibility on deliverables, costs, and schedules.
  • Find the fastest viable path to launch without compromising quality or compliance.
  • Conduct ongoing risk assessments for assigned projects and implement proactive solutions to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Build and maintain relationships with Chinese manufacturers and co-manufacturers, serving as the primary technical contact for renovation and extension projects.
  • Navigate cultural and time-zone differences, ensuring clear communication, fast feedback, and supplier accountability throughout development.
  • Negotiate timelines, sampling schedules, and tooling requirements to meet go-to-market targets.
  • Coordinate suppliers and partners for modified product launches with Contract Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.
  • Ensure scope changes are assessed, approved, and communicated before affecting timelines or budgets.
  • Align Product Management, Contract Manufacturing and Quality, Supply Chain, and Marketing stakeholders around shared project goals and timelines.
  • Translate technical and manufacturing realities into clear updates for internal teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations by communicating risks, changes, and progress transparently.
  • Promote a collaborative team environment that supports innovation, continuous improvement, and new ideas.
  • Drive the stage-gate process for renovation and extension projects, ensuring gates accelerate decision-making.
  • Promote streamlined, fit-for-purpose stage gates for faster renovation projects and distinguish them from full innovation project requirements.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment and accountability at every stage gate.
  • Integrate AI tools throughout development, including trend scanning, competitive benchmarking, specification drafting, risk modeling, and project tracking.
  • Promote an AI-first approach within the innovation team and identify tools and applications that improve speed and quality.
  • Share best practices and new tool discoveries with the broader team.

About the Company

Earth Rated

Produces compostable dog waste bags

Earth Rated provides dog-related products designed to simplify everyday moments for people and their dogs. The company focuses on making daily routines easier and better, and aims to empower dog owners to positively affect their dogs’ lives and the broader community. Its approach centers on continual improvement and challenging the status quo to achieve positive outcomes for both dogs and people. Compared with others in the space, Earth Rated emphasizes a clear mission and long-term vision, prioritizing community impact and practical, user-friendly solutions. The overall goal is to make a tangible difference in the daily lives of dog owners and their communities.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
2009

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