Product Line Manager (Beverage Dispensing Systems) - San Antonio, Texas

MissionHires; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires in San Antonio is looking for a Product Line Manager to lead a cross-functional team responsible for bringing new products to market and managing existing product lines. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in product management with proven experience managing full product lifecycles.

This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate teams to achieve business objectives while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. A bachelor's degree and significant experience in the commercial foodservice and beverage industry are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in product management or a related field.
• Proven experience managing full product lifecycles from concept to launch and obsolescence.
• Strong experience leading cross-functional teams and driving go-to-market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
• Lead product development initiatives focusing on innovative beverage dispensing technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product design meets usability, durability, and performance standards.

Skills

Cross-functional management

Product management leadership

Excellent organizational skills

Internal and external communication

Motivating teams

Market analysis

Customer feedback analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Product Management Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

The Product Line Manager is responsible for leading a cross-functional team accountable for bringing new products to market as well as managing existing product lines.

This leader will have category P&L responsibility and will own products within the categories they manage from inception to obsolescence.

The Product Line Manager brings a disciplined, business-oriented approach to product planning and category management to achieve key business performance objectives.

The right candidate will be a product management leader with strategic vision, excellent organizational skills, and proven experience bringing successful new products to market.

Qualified candidates will excel at cross-functional management, internal and external communication, and motivating teams to accomplish shared goals in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
• Identify new product opportunities and maintain awareness of market developments.
• Lead product development initiatives, focusing on innovative beverage dispensing technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product design meets usability, durability, and performance standards.
• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Prioritize product features based on customer feedback and market analysis.
• Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration for product development and successful launches.
• Drive product usability improvements by gathering and analyzing customer feedback.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage supply chain and production processes to meet cost and quality targets.
• Oversee product testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies balancing cost, value, and profitability.
• Support sales and marketing teams with product training and go-to-market strategies.
• Build strong relationships with customers and distributors to deliver customized solutions.
• Promote sustainability initiatives by integrating eco-friendly technologies and materials.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Drive product revenue and profitability.
• Support market share growth.
• Improve product quality and reliability.
• Drive innovation and successful new product introductions.
• Ensure overall health and performance of assigned product line(s).
• Achieve project milestones and deadlines.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Product Management Certification (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).

Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in product management or a related field.
• Proven experience managing full product lifecycles from concept to launch and obsolescence.
• Strong experience leading cross-functional teams and driving go-to-market strategies.
• Experience with strategic planning and managing a category P&L.
• Commercial Foodservice and Beverage Dispenser industry experience preferred.

Work Environment

• Combination of lab and professional office environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing site conditions, including moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, vibration, and moderate noise levels.
• Regular use of standard office equipment.