Milacron · 1 month ago
Head of Product Management
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expCoperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service. The Head of Product Management will lead the Product Management and Product Cost teams, focusing on product lifecycle management and driving growth in the market.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead and ensure efficient and effective execution of Product Management and Product Cost team functions including professional development for team members
Collaborate with leaders from engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to drive clear and efficient product road mapping, planning, prioritization, and overall development processes
Evaluate and authorize product proposals from the Product Management Team
Develop and cultivate the product vision, business case, and necessary product planning materials to drive initiatives forward with clarity and consensus
Define product features and specifications for key products and any improvements needed to meet current and future customer needs
Define and oversee the product roadmap, managing it as required to meet business deliverables
Engage extensively with consumers to gain firsthand insight into their feedback and market needs
Work with the marketing department to develop marketing, lead generation, and sales strategies
Work with engineering teams to plan / execute options for key products as well as collaborating with product owner sites and regional manufacturing hubs on localization projects
Receive inputs from R&D in development of Product roadmap and work closely with R&D teams to refresh product roadmap based on emerging challenges / opportunities
Provide oversight of Product Cost team to support development of cost tracking and updates, pricing & margin management policies
Will assume responsibility for ongoing financial performance tracking. Oversees profitability at the product level and makes relevant strategic decisions
Work with the Market Strategy team to conduct consumer and market research to understand current and future product needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field
10+ years of experience in product or project management in complex, matrixed environments
Strong combination of strategic thinking, tactical product expertise and presentation skills
Effective leadership skills, including leading teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Deep understanding of dynamic markets and industries
Strong analytical skills with a goal-oriented attitude
Preferred
Experience in a similar role, preferably in food, pet food, pharma, or cosmetics processing equipment markets
Company
Milacron
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (3)
2022 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-12Acquired
2005-05-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Derek Simoes, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Heidi Hazelbaker
HR Business Partner
Recent News
2024-02-19
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