Product Manager - Chain

Peer Chain Company; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PEER Chain & SPROCKETS is seeking a Product Manager to own the product line, define pricing guidelines, manage inventory, and drive market penetration. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, QA, and Marketing and requires up to 40% travel.

On-site work preferred with local candidates encouraged to apply; travel to customer sites may be required. A strong technical background and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal mechanical engineering background required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Product Management, Application Sales/Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Experience with Metal, Machining, and Manufacturing Processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate success in leading teams along with motivating and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive technical knowledge of product line.
• Be an expert with respect to competition and market trends for target industries.
• Promote the PEER brand to Sales Team and drive product sales.
• Lead development and evaluation of products to grow profitability.
• Define market requirements to position PEER's product line as Best in Class.
• Support engineering and manufacturing in setting specs and tolerances.
• Collaborate with Engineering on product training for frontline staff.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control and Production to meet changing industry needs.
• Bridge between Manufacturing Plants and Sales Organizations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Product management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

Multi-national interaction

Education

Formal engineering degree

Job description

Description

PEER CHAIN & SPROCKETS IS LOOKING FOR A PRODUCT MANAGER - LOCAL CANDIDATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Since 1969, the PEER Chain family has been a strong and reliable source of industrial chain. We are a family business connected by links forged over years of excellent service, quality and expertise. Our family is passionately committed to providing product genius and over-the-top service designed to keep our customers' businesses running. We pledge to provide unsurpassed support while delivering high quality chains and sprockets.

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Manager has responsibilities for all aspects of the product line measured by total product line profitability. Responsible for setting guidelines for product pricing, inventory management, and define the overall product line strategy. The Product Manager will work creatively and pragmatically to gather and prioritize new product opportunities, analyze customer requirements, research and define target industries, and execute strategies for successful market penetration. The Product Manager will work closely with our Manufacturing Team, Engineering, Sales, Quality Assurance, and Marketing. This positions requires travel up to 40% of the time. When not traveling working on site is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a comprehensive technical knowledge of product line
• Be an expert with respect to competition. Understand the market with a focus on industries that fit well within PEER's long-term strategy
• Promote the PEER brand to Sales Team to keep them motivated and driven to sell the product
• Be the leader in development and evaluation of industry products that will lead to growth and profitability of the product line
• Define/understand all market requirements deeded to position PEER's product line as "Best in Class"
• Support engineering and manufacturing in setting specifications and tolerances for standard products
• Team up with Engineering to take an active role in product training for font line colleagues
• Collaborate with Inventory Control and Production to efficiently meet changing industry requirements
• Work closely and be the bridge between the Manufacturing Plants and Sales Organizations
• Promote the product line by working closely with marketing team to develop sales tools and marketing literature
• Collaboration with Sales, Engineering, QA, Manufacturing; Act as the bridge between departments to ensure customer demands and expectations are consistently met
• Performs miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal mechanical engineering background
• Proven experience within the chain industry
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Product Management, Application Sales/Engineering or Manufacturing
• Experience with Metal, Machining, and Manufacturing Processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate success in leading teams along with motivating and developing people
• Technical background
• Proficient at math and analyzing data
• Ability to interact with multi-national people
• Skills to confidently speak with customers when needed