Product Manager – Material Handling, Storage & Hand Tools

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Southwire’s product categories for Material Handling & Storage, as well as Hand Tools & Meters.

• Formulate a comprehensive product line strategy and implement tactical plans to achieve corporate goals.

• Provide counsel to senior management regarding product roadmaps and development strategies.

• Evaluate market and industry trends, customer requirements, and product performance.

• Participate in leadership meetings to ensure product strategies are aligned with business objectives.

• Organize processes, assignments, milestones, and deadlines for the product management team.

• Determine the scope, deliverables, resources, and timelines for new product initiatives.

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch.

• Track sales, margin, profitability, inventory, and forecasts, addressing potential risks and opportunities.

• Maintain lead-time requirements and assist with capacity planning through demand forecasting in collaboration with Operations.

• Ensure adherence to regulations, safety standards, and company policies.

• Recruit, train, develop, educate, and mentor members of the product management team.

• Engage in customer visits, jobsite visits, and Voice of Customer activities.

• Manage the performance and development of staff.

• Execute additional duties as assigned and adhere to company policies and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Preferred certification in product management or a related field (e.g., Certified Product Manager (CPM), PMP).

• Preferred 8-11 years of experience.

• Capability to manage cross-functional product operations, including sourcing, marketing, sales, engineering, and other business functions.

• Understanding of market research, product requirements, product strategy, and product lifecycle management.

• Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, user research, value propositions, and ideation.

• Ability to comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.

• Competence in hiring, training, mentoring, and managing product management team members.

• Proficient in computer/keyboard skills.

• No travel required.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k with Matching.

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision).

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

• Long & Short-Term Disability.

• Supplemental Insurance Plans.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs.

• Opportunities for Advancement & Professional Growth.

• Parental Leave.

• Competitive compensation.

• Unlimited growth opportunities.