Vista Mfg. · 1 week ago
Product Manager
Elkhart, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVista Mfg. is seeking a Product Manager who will serve as the business owner of assigned product families and industries. This role involves defining product direction, maintaining product roadmaps, and ensuring successful product development and launches.
LightingManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Own assigned industries and product families including long-term product direction, roadmap planning, and growth strategy
Build and maintain multi-year product roadmaps aligned to market needs and Vista business objectives
Own sales growth, pricing strategy, margin performance, and forecasting for assigned product lines
Lead cross-functional product development and launch execution
Translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements
Maintain product specifications, cost targets, and launch readiness
Support quoting, pricing strategies, and margin protection
Facilitate cross-functional project meetings and timeline management
Serve as voice of customer for assigned industries and product families
Support Sales and Marketing with product training, positioning, and application guidance
Identify product improvements, cost reductions, and product cleanup opportunities
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of manufacturing environments and OEM customer requirements
Understanding of long-term product planning, road mapping, and portfolio development
Understanding of product development, project management, and launch execution
Knowledge of pricing, costing, margin analysis, and quoting practices
Familiarity with ERP systems, BOM structures, and production workflows
Ability to read technical drawings and product specifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, planning, and follow-through skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Ownership mentality and accountability for results
Strategic thinking balanced with hands-on execution
Strong project and timeline management
Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Customer-focused problem solving
Data-driven decision making
Bias toward action and execution
High attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Company
Vista Mfg.
Most manufacturers and their customers take lighting for granted—until they notice something isn’t performing correctly or another brand outshines them.
Founded in 1979
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.06MKey Investors
Indiana Economic Development Corporation
2022-06-20Grant· $0.06M
Recent News
2025-04-11
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