Product Line Manager

Description

Arlon Graphics, LLC is a cast vinyl manufacturing company in the business of creating innovative material for visual expression. Founded in 1958, Arlon Graphics manufactures and markets high-quality pressure-sensitive materials for the fleet, architectural, digital imaging, and signage markets. Through more than 180 distribution partners across the globe, a growing number of strategically-positioned sales offices and warehouses, and customer-centric operations, Arlon is recognized as a global leader in graphic films. Join the Arlon Graphics conversation and follow us at @arlongraphics on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn . For more information, visit arlon.com.

Position Overview

The Product Manager is responsible for managing the performance of product portfolios and executing initiatives to continue the success of Arlon’s global leadership in Graphic Films. Key responsibilities include supporting new product launches, line extensions and product improvements following a stage gate process. Additional responsibilities include leading or supporting process improvement projects, product life cycle management, portfolio profitability analysis, and product inquiries and requirements. The Product Manager will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, technical product manufacturing environment, and with cross-functional teams to develop, commercialize and manage products that deliver on the company’s vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the product line portfolio and lifecycle from development to end of life.
• Execute the product roadmap and drive Stage Gate projects for timely product launch
• Execute the product and technology strategy as aligned with global product portfolio strategy defined by Product Marketing Managers.
• Optimizes product profitability through supply chain and product improvement projects through collaboration with Operations and R&D teams.
• Mitigate any product changes and shortages impact on the business by collaborating with commercial and operation team. Lead customer communication where required.
• Complexity reduction to maintain a focused and profitable product line.
• Support Sales and customers with product inquiries and requirements
• Drives the product commercialization process, including article creation and extension between global warehouses and sales offices.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders to drive product changes and/or improvements on key product lines.
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Chemistry, or relevant technical field of study.
• 5+ years of product management experience with a strong preference for experience in chemical, plastic or adhesive manufacturing environments.
• Experience with new product development process methodology (i.e. stage gate process) to create new products that meet required specifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Extremely well organized and effectively focused, with excellent tracking and follow-up skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (analysis, pivot tables, vlookups).
• Strong communication skills in the English language (verbal, written, written, presentation, inter-personal)
• Is personally guided by, espouses, communicates, and works with, and through, values of Integrity, Excellence, Inspirational, Teamwork and Accountability (Arlon’s Core Values). Demonstrates strong commitment to organizational goals and acts in the best interest of the company.
• Flexibility and availability to work as required by business needs (including, but not limited to, after regular business hours, during holidays, across multiple time zones).
• Valid travel documents and driver license
• Prior experience in a related industry such as commercial graphics, labels, digital printing, adhesives, films, inks, coatings, or prior experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.
  
  

Additional Optional/Preferred Education And Experience

• Prior experience in a related industry such as commercial graphics, labels, digital printing, automotive restyling market, adhesives, films, inks, coatings, or prior experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.
  
  

Pay Transparency

The current pay range for this position is between $90,000 - $115,000/yr. Rate of pay will depend on factors such as market conditions and location, job-related knowledge and skills, education, training and experience. If hired, employment will be at will. The Company reserves the right to modify pay, as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program, at any time.

EEO Statement

Arlon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws.