Description
Position Summary: Responsible for Polyglass (and associated private labels) coatings product line contribution to lead and support the business unit; this will include responsibility for product development oversight, providing the sales and customer service teams with technical expertise, development and maintenance of product data documentation, and research and development of market studies and reports as directed by the National Product Manager. The Associate Product Manager will also be responsible to develop, approve and provide appropriate customer (internal and external) product knowledge support. This function will require close liaison with the customer as well as other department leads to conduct market research, reports and forecasting.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Polyglass and Private Label product line life cycle from strategic planning to oversight of the tactical activities required.
- Develop and execute and/or participate in ongoing, product idea generation programs and new product development. Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research, etc. as necessary.
- Responsible for providing sales team with necessary product knowledge expertise to enable them to sell effectively.
- Complete regular analysis and prepare reports detailing ROI of current product performance, business case analysis for pending projects, and other market analysis as required.
- Ensure all product datasheet branding and product data content is accurate and aligned with packaging and labels
- Create and manage project plans which list tasks and expected timelines and report project status as needed.
- Actively assist in continuous improvement activities and offer positive suggestions for improvements and innovations.
- Promotes the quality system through adhering to the elements of and being familiar with the philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, and procedures.
- Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Performs other duties as required
Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with a manufacturing company in a project management, marketing, sales, or operations team.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or the equivalent.
- Ability to travel up to 20% required
- ERP management system software. ‘AS400’ experience preferred.
- Teamwork project management software experience preferred.
This position is located in Deerfield Beach, FL. Candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate.