Product Manager

Seaman Corporation

Wooster (OH)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Flexible schedule

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to lead assigned product lines and drive portfolio growth through market analysis, lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership. The role acts as the business owner, aligning customer needs, market opportunities, and operational execution within a matrix organization.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Technical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Leadership teams to execute portfolio strategies and improve

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Technical, or related field.
3–7 years of experience in product management, strategic marketing, sales, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or related business functions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
Experience working within cross-functional or matrix organizations preferred.
Manufacturing or industrial business experience preferred.
Experience working with ERP, CRM, business intelligence, or product management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the day-to-day business owner for assigned product lines and portfolio segments.
Monitors and analyzes product performance including sales, profitability, growth trends, pricing, and market position.
Supports development and execution of product line strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
Coordinates cross-functional activities related to product lifecycle management, commercialization, pricing, sourcing, and portfolio optimization.
Conducts market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
Maintains and develops competitive intelligence and product positioning knowledge for assigned markets and applications.
Partners with Sales and Marketing teams to support product positioning, customer engagement, training and commercial initiatives.
Collaborates with Technical, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support product quality, sourcing, operational alignment, and issue resolution.
Supports new product development and commercialization efforts including opportunity assessment, business case development, product launches and lifecycle planning.
Participates in voice-of-customer activities and develops growing understanding of customer needs, market drivers, and application requirements.
Assists in development and implementation of pricing strategies and product portfolio recommendations.
Evaluates product-related opportunities, requests, and issues using sound business judgment and cross-functional input.
Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to portfolio complexity, operational efficiency, and customer value.
Develops increasing technical, operational, and commercial expertise within assigned product areas.
Leads or participates in product management projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills

MS Office (Excel / PPT / Word)

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing experience

ERP systems

CRM systems

BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP

CRM

BI software

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

WHAT WE OFFER

Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to join our Product Management team! This position will report to the Category Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to manage assigned product lines and supporting portfolio growth through market analysis, product lifecycle management, commercialization activities, and cross-functional leadership. This role serves as the business owner for assigned products and is accountable for supporting product performance, market competitiveness, customer alignment, and operational execution.

The Product Manager works within a matrix organization and collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Technical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Leadership teams to execute portfolio strategies, improve profitability, support commercialization efforts, and address market opportunities. This role requires the ability to balance strategic thinking with strong operational execution and cross-functional coordination.

The Product Manager is expected to develop a strong understanding of customers, applications, competitive positioning, manufacturing processes, sourcing considerations, and business performance drivers within assigned product categories. Individuals at this level operate with increasing independence and are expected to contribute meaningfully to portfolio strategy, prioritization, and business decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Serves as the day-to-day business owner for assigned product lines and portfolio segments.
Monitors and analyzes product performance including sales, profitability, growth trends, pricing, and market position.
Supports development and execution of product line strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
Coordinates cross-functional activities related to product lifecycle management, commercialization, pricing, sourcing, and portfolio optimization.
Conducts market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
Maintains and develops competitive intelligence and product positioning knowledge for assigned markets and applications.
Partners with Sales and Marketing teams to support product positioning, customer engagement, training and commercial initiatives.
Collaborates with Technical, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support product quality, sourcing, operational alignment, and issue resolution.
Supports new product development and commercialization efforts including opportunity assessment, business case development, product launches and lifecycle planning.
Participates in voice-of-customer activities and develops growing understanding of customer needs, market drivers, and application requirements.
Assists in development and implementation of pricing strategies and product portfolio recommendations.
Evaluates product-related opportunities, requests, and issues using sound business judgment and cross-functional input.
Supports continuous improvement initiatives related to portfolio complexity, operational efficiency, and customer value.
Develops increasing technical, operational, and commercial expertise within assigned product areas.
Leads or participates in product management projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Technical, or related field required.
3–7 years of experience in product management, strategic marketing, sales, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or related business functions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
Experience working within cross-functional or matrix organizations preferred.
Manufacturing or industrial business experience preferred.
Experience working with ERP, CRM, business intelligence, or product management systems preferred.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus, and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values, and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: