Product Manager - Warehouse

Davita Inc.; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Product Manager for its Warehouse department. This role involves managing and coordinating product development, executing new features, and collaborating with various teams to drive business results. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills, with significant responsibility in overseeing product lifecycle and strategy.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Extensive benefits including medical and dental

401k and profit-sharing

Work from home up to 2 days per week

Significant advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot experience.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent track record with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop product vision and strategy in line with company goals.
• Coordinate product improvements and implementation plans with stakeholders.
• Lead projects applying lean thinking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Influencing skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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 of warehouses companywide. You will work to execute new product features to meet the changing 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 in alignment with company goals and communicate to all stakeholders.
• Determine the vision, reasonable roadmaps, and timelines for new products and product enhancements considering priority, customer needs, financial limitations, staffing requirements, and availability of resources.
• 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 end-to-end stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate product improvements and implementation plans to stakeholders and key business leaders.
• Lead projects effectively and apply lean thinking.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent Dot experience.
• Demonstrated the ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Excellent track record working with other departments and levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage and negotiate with vendors.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Experience supporting a warehouse environment or operations focused area.
• Strong understanding of the application of data analytics and machine learning.
• Experience with prioritizing and managing resources.
• Experience with strategic, long-term planning.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule - Work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Travel - 3-5 Nights of Travel per month for off-site meetings and industry events. Must be able to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal, or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Description

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 of warehouses companywide. You will work to execute new product features to meet the changing 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 in alignment with company goals and communicate to all stakeholders.
• Determine the vision, reasonable roadmaps, and timelines for new products and product enhancements considering priority, customer needs, financial limitations, staffing requirements, and availability of resources.
• 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 end-to-end stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate product improvements and implementation plans to stakeholders and key business leaders.
• Lead projects effectively and apply lean thinking.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent Dot experience.
• Demonstrated the ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Excellent track record working with other departments and levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage and negotiate with vendors.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Experience supporting a warehouse environment or operations focused area.
• Strong understanding of the application of data analytics and machine learning.
• Experience with prioritizing and managing resources.
• Experience with strategic, long-term planning.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Supervises - Product Owners.
• Schedule - Work from home up to 2 days per week.
• Travel - 3-5 Nights of Travel per month for off-site meetings and industry events. Must be able to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal, or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Qualifications Education Bachelors (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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