Kadant Black Clawson LLC · 4 hours ago
Product Manager - Digital Solutions
Lebanon, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKadant Black Clawson LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the pulp and paper process industries. They are seeking a Product Manager - Digital Solutions to lead digital services life cycle management and ensure the successful implementation of digital technologies to meet customer requirements.
Paper & Forest Products
Responsibilities
Leads product life cycle planning, development, and market introduction for assigned digital technologies and connected services
Collaborates with engineering, R&D, and service teams to drive continuous improvement of digital-enabled equipment and service offerings
Performs application engineering duties and trains others as required to support inquiries for responsible digital services
Assists in the direct selling and marketing of Kadant technology by providing customer presentations on capabilities and benefits
Conducts market research and analysis to identify customer needs and market trends
Provides written reports, including annual offering plans, corrective actions required, any necessary follow-up for each mill visit, know-your-product, and other communications as appropriate
Initiates, evaluates, and supports R&D efforts for digital offerings
Responsible for product and service improvement and upgrades
Responsible for performance tests and warranty claim evaluations
Assists with the management of projects as needed
Performs both market and competitive analysis to understand pricing models and ROI
Performs field studies and evaluations required for marketing, target selling, and guarantee purposes
Participates in regular review of field problems with various member personnel and assists in the development/follow-up on suggested corrective actions
Leads system start-up and process balancing efforts at customer sites as appropriate
Responsible for training Kadant personnel and client staff appropriately on digital offerings
Authors and presents technical papers at conferences
Prepares technical bulletins, videos, and standard presentations for digital offerings using the marketing team
Documents and disseminates all relevant information concerning our competitors
Qualification
Required
Strong technical understanding of process equipment and controls; ability to connect equipment data to process improvement opportunities
Excellent verbal and written communication, including professional presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and other KBC tools such as Salesforce and Tableau
Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action
A bachelor's degree in Process Control Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science, or related field from an accredited college or university is required
Extensive knowledge of digital technology within the industry is also required
Minimum of five years' experience in process engineering, production management, or technical sales support is also required
Preferred
Direct experience in recycling and approach flow systems is preferred
Prior experience with digital process technologies, data analytics, or automation systems strongly desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Kadant Black Clawson LLC
Kadant Black Clawson develops and manufactures custom-engineered systems and equipment, as well as standard individual components for pulping, de-inking, screening, cleaning, and refining primarily recycled fiber for production of virgin pulp for entry into the paper machine.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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