Product Line Manager II

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems is seeking a skilled Product Line Manager II in South Carolina to manage a portfolio of products while driving growth and overseeing lifecycle management. This role involves collaboration across commercial and operations teams to meet market demands and improve customer experience.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in business or engineering and have 5-7 years of experience. Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Strong technical skills to communicate product capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Owns product support throughout the lifecycle.
• Guide market growth opportunities.
• Coordinates product training content.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Microsoft Office suite

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

Product Line Manager II

Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions, a global leader in Industrial Coating Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary Of The Role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. The Product Line Manager II owns a portfolio of on‑market products, driving profitable growth through increased market penetration, pricing and lifecycle management, and the development of derivative offerings. This role bridges Commercial and Operations by translating business objectives into clear product requirements and execution plans. The role also supports products and components across the market and manufacturing lifecycle, partnering cross‑functionally to meet cost, quality, delivery, and customer experience expectations.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Owns product support throughout product lifecycle
• Guide market growth opportunities for on‑market products
• Guide aftermarket opportunities with a focus on leveraging install base
• Coordinates the creation and distribution of product‑specific training content
• Coordinates the creation and distribution of product‑specific advisories and communications (i.e., product advisories, product releases, technical bulletins)
• Identifies D&O within the product line and leads cross‑functional teams to execute
• Supports product forecasting and stocking levels for new products with senior product manager
• Drives and facilitates product changes and releases
• Understands competitive landscape of product line and drives initiatives to maintain market leadership position
• Defines value proposition and works with commercial teams to develop necessary tools for sales efficiency
• Responsible for execution of base price setting—coordinated with pricing team and senior product line manager
• Manages pricing and salability of assigned products and associated spare parts in SAP derivative product development (nVision) initiatives specific to product responsibilities
• Single point of contact for products—delivers day‑to‑day product support to commercial organizations worldwide
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a business or engineering related field; 5‑7 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong technical skill demonstrating ability to communicate product capabilities, attributes and values

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated strength in problem solving and analytics and capable of driving insight to action
• Strong business acumen and the ability to effectively present the organization and its products and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate, negotiate, build consensus and resolve issues
• Strong customer focus and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Combination of strong technical background and business acumen
• Ability to work in highly technical multi‑disciplinary settings
• High level of competence with Microsoft Office suite (in particular, advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills) is essential; PowerBI is a plus; SAP experience strongly preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Estimated 15 %.