Soft Armor Product Lead: Lifecycle & Production Strategy

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personal protection company is seeking a Product Line Manager to oversee the lifecycle and performance of soft armor product lines. This role requires cross-functional leadership and deep industry knowledge to drive innovation and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to balance customer and business needs. Strong analytical skills are essential for collecting and reporting performance data, while familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or production leadership, ideally in the personal protection industry.
• Understanding of NIJ standards and body armor production processes.
• Must be a U.S. person to comply with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product lifecycle management for soft armor lines.
• Drive strategic planning and execution in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Collect and analyze performance data to communicate insights and improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Product lifecycle management

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

A leading personal protection company is seeking a Product Line Manager to oversee the lifecycle and performance of soft armor product lines. This role requires cross-functional leadership and deep industry knowledge to drive innovation and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to balance customer and business needs. Strong analytical skills are essential for collecting and reporting performance data, while familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.