Product Manager, New Product Introductions (Absorbents)

New Pig Corporation; Antis Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Pig Corporation in Tipton, PA is seeking a Product Manager to join the New Product Introductions Team. You will manage the product development, design initiatives, and portfolio strategy from concept through launch.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and marketing to ensure successful product delivery, conduct market research, and support continuous improvement across the product portfolio. Location is on-site in Tipton, Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Experience with product development and change management.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and drive decisions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to present technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Product Portfolio Strategy in driving product development and business planning.
• Execute product maintenance activities including design changes and updates.
• Coordinate handoffs to manufacturing, quality, sourcing and other teams.
• Serve as a point of contact for project-related questions and updates.
• Participate in product testing, validation and photoshoots.
• Investigate quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Attend trade shows and customer visits to gather market insights.
• Support competitive reviews and portfolio analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Skills

Product development processes

Engineering change management

Cross-functional teams

Analytical thinking

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Marketing or Business Management

Job description

Product Manager – New Pig – Tipton, PA 16684 - Onsite, Daylight Shift

New Pig is looking for a Product Manager to join our New Product Introductions Team. In this role, you will be a critical component of the new product introduction process and ongoing portfolio management within the organization. This role is in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and will offer exciting new challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Product Portfolio Strategy in driving product development, design initiatives, and business planning processes
• Execute product maintenance activities including design changes, specification updates, supplier modifications, product discontinuations, and strategic portfolio adjustments
• Coordinate project handoffs to manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and other functional teams to ensure smooth implementation
• Serve as a key point of contact for project-related technical questions, cross-functional meetings, and status updates
• Participate in product testing, validation, and photoshoots to ensure final deliverables align with product requirements and marketing strategy
• Assist in investigating product quality concerns, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and inventory-related issues
• Attend trade shows, customer visits, and field evaluations to gather market insights and support product improvement opportunities
• Assist with competitive, product or market reviews and analysis
• Ensure compliance with New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards throughout all projects and processes

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business Management or; equivalent practical experience considered
• Experience with product development processes, engineering change management, and working within cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to make sound technical and business decisions
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to drive projects to completion
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage effectively with senior leadership
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Ability to work from our Tipton, PA location
• Willingness to travel as needed to visit vendors and customers