Web Product Manager jobs in Lexington, KY

Job Title: Product Manager-Warewashing

Summary of Position:

Responsible for leading the development of new products by partnering with multifunctional teams, researching potential products, and identifying enhancements to current products. Manages the process from product development to product launch, ensuring execution is in line with project plans. “New Products” are defined as those products conceptually new to Jackson Warewashing; or existing products “modified/altered” for specific customers to create a new revenue source/stream.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

· Maintain product development timelines as set forth in the NPI project documents by managing cross-functional team and individual deadlines. Owner of the NPI process

· Track product performance over its lifecycle (sales, profitability, vitality, and HIT rate) for reporting and future planning.

· Evaluate new product ideas using the voice of customer and market research

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Leads, plans, and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception through introduction into the marketplace and finally, product end of life.

· Helps to formulate the business case to develop and implement products.

· Conducts competitive analysis of products and models offered by other manufacturers. Determines the organization’s unique value proposition for each new product offering.

· Evaluate new product ideas to determine their potential to address customer needs and to achieve goals in revenue growth and market share.

· Analyzes the feasibility of design ideas based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.

· Establishes product specifications and coordinates with various functions, including engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product development and implementation.

· Participates in analytical, experimental, investigative, and other fact-finding work in support of product development.

· Participates in the development of chain products that may require modifications and develops a business case for approval for use of resources

· Responsible for maintaining knowledge of new trends and products in the appropriate markets.

· May conduct focus-group research and use market research data to support sales teams and address customer issues and field quality concerns.

· Conducts market analysis/research within generally recognized “foodservice” avenues to generate new product ideas and new business (i.e., distributors, distribution center account managers, dealers, and chain account end users).

· Conducts market analysis/research outside generally recognized “foodservice” avenues to generate new product ideas and new business (i.e. convenience stores, supermarkets, health care).

· Develop sales training presentations for District Managers, DC Account Managers, Customer Service Reps, and Customer factory tours for internal and external customers.

· Participate in Sales Training Events

· Works with Marketing to provide complete comprehensive customer materials such as sales equipment brochure sheets/specifications and price lists.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, sales, marketing, or a related field, as well as a minimum of six years of product management experience. Previous experience in the foodservice equipment industry managing the product development lifecycle.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

· Demonstrated track record of managing product development projects to completion

· Understanding and experience in refrigeration systems

· Experience leading/facilitating a cross-functional team

· Capable of taking on and delivering project deliverables with limited guidance from senior management

· Ability to anticipate problems and issues, and effectively resolve them

· Understand the impact of new projects on other areas and can evaluate availability of resources

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Strong analytical and presentation skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· CAD (CREO, Solid works) experience a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Non-Manufacturing:

· Typically work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate.

· Requires standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

· Ability to lift boxes/materials weighing up to 10 lbs.

· Requires telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other employees and customers.

· Ability to read, write, listen, and communicate effectively.

• The position is on-site at the factory in Gray, KY