Product Manager

Milsco; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Milsco in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Product Manager to oversee product lifecycle from concept to market. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of product management experience in a manufacturing environment and will lead product strategies to ensure profitability and market needs are met.

The role involves collaboration across teams including sales and engineering and requires strong analytical and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial acumen including pricing and profitability analysis.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life.
• Monitor product performance, sales trends, and customer feedback.

Skills

Product management experience

Market research

Cross-functional team collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details – Location: Milsco Milwaukee – Milwaukee, WI 53233. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Job Shift: Any. Job Category: Marketing.

Position Summary: The Product Manager is responsible for managing the lifecycle of assigned products from concept through production, launch, and end‑of‑life. This role serves as the liaison between customers, sales, engineering, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure products meet market needs, quality standards, profitability goals, and operational requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle, including new product development, product enhancements, and product discontinuation.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer assessments to identify opportunities and trends.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop product specifications and production requirements.
• Define product roadmaps, pricing strategies, and profitability targets.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through product development and launch processes.
• Monitor product performance, sales trends, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure product availability and cost efficiency.
• Prepare business cases, forecasts, and product performance reports for leadership.
• Support sales and marketing efforts through product training, technical information, and promotional materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of product management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with new product development and product lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and production planning.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Strong financial acumen, including pricing and profitability analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and product management tools.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams.

Physical & Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. Occasional standing, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Position is office‑based with moderate noise level. The role may enter the manufacturing/warehouse portion of the facility where noise is louder; PPE may be required.

The above descriptions reflect the principal functions of the Product Manager position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.