Product Manager, New Product Introductions (Absorbents)

New Pig Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; 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 participate in the full lifecycle of new products—from ideation through portfolio management—on a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

In this role you will collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, supplier management, and manufacturing to drive product development, manage changes, and support strategic portfolio decisions. Onsite, daylight shift.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business Management or equivalent experience.
• Experience with product development processes and engineering change management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audiences.

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership potential

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Prioritization in fast-paced env

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