Product Manager

The Product Manager is primary responsible for managing the life cycle of the products in their assigned material substrate(s)- Paper and others as assigned. Other responsibilities include: manage the product line optimization, including SKU addition/rationalization/simplification; identify new opportunities by recognizing market and consumer trends and formulating long-term product ideas to ensure growth and profitability; analyze and track market and competitive information of the select product lines, including key competitors, sustainable competitive advantages and core product family offerings; drive product launches; working with sales to identify top targets; create new item codes and rationalize old/obsolete item codes; support Marketing in the creation of sales material and content; and additional product related duties as assigned. Responsibilities are to be completed with consideration of cost and budget requirements, efficiency, timeliness, and production of a quality product. This is a highly collaborative position requiring strong organizational, follow-up, project management, communication skills, and manager skills. The ability to cultivate relationships with corporate departments, product designers, sales, and customers is essential in the achievement of objectives.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Lead in the development of new products within the assigned material substrate(s).

Subject Matter Expert on Product Families in assigned material substrate(s).

Support the Container Decoration and Branding Process.

Support other product lines as necessary.

Working with Sales on defining the needs of an existing customer or potential new customers.

Understand the market needs for assigned material substrate(s).

Analyze competitive landscape to understand gaps in product offerings.

Minimal Travel will be required.

Demonstrates ability to work without supervision.

Manage Product Life Cycle.

Other duties, as necessary.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Interpersonal/Communication:

Results orientated with high level of personal initiative, energy, and ownership for product families or brands.

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work in an efficient and effective manner.

Ability to participate and/or foster interdepartmental communication and teamwork.

Ability to prioritize multi-task duties.

Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to disseminate information in a timely and diplomatic manner.

Ability to work under pressure and utilize critical thinking skills to meet scheduled deadlines and respond to emergency situations without loss of efficiency or composure.

Communicate regularly and proactively with all levels of employees regarding problems or issues related to products.

Ability to establish and build relationships with internal/external customers.

Ability to work with multiple teams to accomplish company goals.

Demonstrated ability to work without supervision.

Technical Knowledge:

Ability to research and understand market trends, competitive analysis, and potential laws affecting assigned material substrate(s).

Demonstrated understanding of assigned material substrate(s) applications and limitations.

Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Computer skills and experience with Smartsheet or similar Project Management Software, Oracle, and QlikView highly preferred.

Demonstrate ability to understand the Foodservice Packaging Industry, brand new products effectively, help support sales and marketing to differentiate from its competition.

Ability to meet or exceed performance standards and continuously improve upon them.

Safety:

Demonstrated ability to comply with all Company policies and procedures and to uphold, support and exemplify the safety programs and standards.

Follow all local requirements when visiting other locations.

Exemplify and promote safe working practices as an essential job requirement.

Ensure housekeeping in the immediate and surrounding work area is maintained or improved to the highest level possible.

Demonstrate ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

College Degree Preferred but not required.

Minimum of 3 years of Foodservice Packaging Industry experience.

Paper Packaging experience highly desired.

Paper Packaging experience highly desired.

Experience in product development and product launches.

Strong marketing and development skills preferred.

Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Advanced Project Management software experience preferred.

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