Associate Product Manager – Manufacturing / Materials (High Pressure Laminates)
Description
Wilsonart is seeking an Associate Product Manager for our High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) manufacturing product line. This role supports physical product development, SKU management, and lifecycle optimization within a manufacturing and supply chain environment.
The position partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to drive profitability, manage product changes, and support new product introductions for a tangible, engineered material product portfolio.
Note: This role focuses on physical product management within a manufacturing environment (High-Pressure Laminate). This is not a software or IT product management position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing new product introductions to ensure that stated timelines are met
- Identify opportunities for price realization, mix improvement, and cost recovery
- Work with Supply Chain and Operations to analyze product cost structures and variances
- Works with Product, Operations, and Sales to manage the non-promoted HPL portfolio, including product exceptions, special customer requests, and end of life
- Evaluate impact of materials and production changes on profitability
- Identify root causes and quantify financial impact of quality issues, e.g. defects, claims
- Works with Product, Marketing, and Technical Services to manage HPL product and technical information in print and on the web
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational/project management skills
- Strong computer proficiency, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Ability to perform competitive analysis and marketing research
- Knowledge of marketing methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; at ease with all levels within the company and with customers
- Compelling public speaking skills
- Ability to develop collaborative relations across departments and levels of the organization
- Ability to lead and execute the new product introduction process
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted in place of degree.
Experience:
1+ years in Marketing, Operations, or Project Management
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted in place of degree.
Experience:
1+ years in Marketing, Operations, or Project Management
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with physical or manufactured products (e.g., building materials, industrial products, consumer goods)
- Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments
- Experience working with product SKUs, cost structures, or materials
Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.