Product Manager--Warehouse

Dot Foods; Mount Sterling (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Product Manager for Warehouse to manage product development and enhancements. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining product strategies, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, with opportunities for remote work and travel.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including performance bonuses

Extensive benefits such as medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

Qualifications

• Experience managing and negotiating with vendors.
• Proven success working across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop product vision and strategy aligned with company goals.
• Collaborate with teams to define, test, and deliver products.
• Lead projects applying lean methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Influencing teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description: Product Manager - Warehouse

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or Chesterfield, MO

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Vice President of Warehouse

Salary Range: $99,034 – $148,552 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Product Manager for Warehouse, you will manage, plan, and coordinate the development of new products, enhancements of existing products, and technical solutions based on short-term and long-term needs across warehouses companywide. You will work to execute new product features to meet the evolving needs and requirements of users and Dot Foods. As technology evolves, you will seek innovative opportunities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop a clear and compelling product vision and strategy aligned with company goals, and communicate it to all stakeholders.
• Determine the vision, roadmaps, and timelines for new products and enhancements, considering priorities, customer needs, financial constraints, staffing, and resource availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to conceive, define, test, deliver, monitor, refine, and withdraw digital products to maximize business results.
• Coordinate with designers and product owners to define and meet stakeholder expectations.
• Plan and communicate product improvements and implementation strategies to stakeholders and business leaders.
• Lead projects efficiently, applying lean methodologies.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience at Dot Foods.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Proven success working across departments and organizational levels.
• Experience managing and negotiating with vendors.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Experience supporting warehouse operations or related environments.
• Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning applications.
• Experience prioritizing and managing resources effectively.
• Experience in strategic, long-term planning.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Travel: 3-5 nights per month for off-site meetings and industry events. Ability to travel independently via various transportation modes.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable in the food industry by streamlining the supply chain and building partnerships. Our foundation is respect and dependability. We value input, diversity, and innovation.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned company since 1960, we foster a strong family culture, inclusivity, and respect. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation, including performance bonuses
• Extensive benefits such as medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

SAFETY

This role involves responsibility for workplace safety, promoting safe behaviors, and supporting safety programs and policies.

EOE/AA Employer

Dot Foods provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on sex, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes, provided candidates are qualified.