Product Manager - Rhino Tuff Tanks

Rhino, Inc.; Maple Lake (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on products

Job summary

Rhino, Inc. seeks a Product Manager for Rhino Tuff Tanks to own the RTT portfolio, identify opportunities, and drive cross-functional development from concept to market.

You will partner with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to ensure alignment with market needs and strategic objectives, delivering competitive and innovative products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2+ years in product management, development, project management, or related function.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop product expertise and maintain RTT portfolio knowledge.
• Identify market opportunities and drive new product development.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service.
• Develop product roadmaps and prioritize portfolio initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive offerings to guide strategy.
• Support forecasting, inventory planning, and product availability initiatives.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Excel

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Marketing, or Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Known for brands such as Wave Armor, Otter Outdoors, Beavertail, and Rhino Tuff Tanks, our 31-year-old international, family-owned company is growing rapidly. We seek career-oriented, self-motivated, and positive team players to help lead our growth. We value a can-do attitude and willingness to tackle both routine and challenging tasks. We are committed to employee success and recognize talent and effort. Visit our website at www.rhinomade.com.

Position Summary

The Product Manager – RTT (Rhino Tuff Tanks) is responsible for developing product expertise, identifying market opportunities, driving new product development, and leading cross-functional projects that support the RTT product portfolio growth. This role serves as the internal product champion for Rhino Tuff Tanks and collaborates with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and key channel partners to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and bring new products to market. The Product Manager ensures RTT remains competitive, innovative, and aligned with market needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
• Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of the RTT product portfolio.
• Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings.
• Identify market gaps and opportunities for product expansion.
• Develop product roadmaps and recommend portfolio priorities.
• Evaluate product lifecycle performance and recommend improvements.

• New Product Development
• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities.
• Develop business cases for product development projects.
• Gather and organize customer, distributor, and rep feedback.
• Work closely with Engineering to define product requirements.
• Lead cross-functional project teams through development and launch.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with business objectives.

• Market & Competitive Analysis
• Monitor competitive products, pricing, and market positioning.
• Conduct ongoing market research.
• Evaluate emerging opportunities and threats.
• Support strategic recommendations regarding product positioning and future development.

• Forecasting & Product Planning
• Support annual and quarterly forecasting activities.
• Work with sales representatives and distribution partners to understand market demand.
• Assist with inventory planning and product availability initiatives.
• Identify trends that impact product demand and future development priorities.

• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain.
• Lead project meetings and maintain project timelines.
• Remove obstacles that delay execution.
• Ensure alignment between business priorities and product development efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Marketing, or Operations, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in product management, product development, project management, technical sales, application engineering, or a related industrial business function.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and drive projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fluid power, fluid distribution, petroleum equipment, industrial storage, tank systems, process equipment, or related industrial markets.
• Experience working with manufacturers\' representatives, distributors, or industrial sales channels.
• Experience supporting new product development projects.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• ERP system experience.
• Exposure to forecasting, inventory planning, or product lifecycle management.

Success Measures

• Year One
• Establish and maintain an RTT product roadmap.
• Implement a structured process for evaluating new product opportunities.
• Successfully launch identified product development initiatives.
• Improve visibility into market opportunities and competitive activity.
• Strengthen forecasting discipline and demand visibility.
• Improve coordination between Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
• Build RTT product expertise across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is curious, organized, and passionate about products. They enjoy identifying opportunities, solving problems, and leading projects from concept through execution. They are comfortable working across departments, gathering input from customers and channel partners, and translating market needs into actionable product initiatives. They take ownership of moving market opportunities from idea to implementation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk about the facility as needed.
• Comfort with exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, heat and cold.

Employee Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; potential bonus opportunities; tuition reimbursement; and employee discounts on our products.