Jay Kuzia
About Jay Kuzia
Jay Kuzia is a Senior Manager of New Product Development in Haircare at Remington Products, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in product development, having held various roles within Spectrum Brands since 2011.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Jay Kuzia has been with Spectrum Brands, Inc since 2011, holding various positions within the New Product Development (NPD) team for Remington Products. He currently serves as Senior Manager of New Product Development for Haircare, a role he has held since 2020 in Middleton, Wisconsin. Prior to this, he progressed through several roles including Manager of NPD - Haircare from 2017 to 2020, Associate Manager of NPD - Haircare from 2014 to 2017, and Assistant Manager of NPD - FemDep & Groom from 2013 to 2014. His extensive experience at Spectrum Brands highlights his expertise in product development within the haircare sector.
Education and Expertise
Jay Kuzia earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in product development. Additionally, his roles at Spectrum Brands have equipped him with specialized knowledge in haircare product development, contributing to his current position as Senior Manager.
Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Jay Kuzia gained practical experience through internships. He worked as a Processing Intern at Diversey Inc from 2009 to 2010 and as an Engineering Intern at the City of Racine - Engineering Department in 2008. These early experiences helped him develop skills relevant to his future roles in product development.
Career Progression
Jay Kuzia's career at Spectrum Brands reflects a clear trajectory of growth within the New Product Development team. Starting as an NPD Specialist in 2011, he advanced to Assistant Manager, then Associate Manager, and eventually Manager before reaching his current role as Senior Manager. This progression demonstrates his increasing responsibilities and contributions to the development of Remington Products.