Job description
Job Title: Product Management Specialist
Manager Title: VP of Product Development
FLSA Status: Exempt
FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.
Job Summary:
The Product Management Specialist will aid in facilitating, managing, and leading project tasks related to the New Product Development (NPD) Stage/Gate process. Engaging in cross departmental communications, the Product Management Specialist will ensure project tasks, goals, and timelines are met.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Creates and maintains NPD process templates.
- Leads and facilitates cross departmental meetings to drive communication and engagement.
- Assists in the development, analysis, and maintenance of project resources and schedules.
- Conducts general market and competitive research.
- Constructs basic business case.
- Drafts and maintains product literature, training, and bid specs.
- Works with Product Managers to identify and mitigate project risks.
- Supports Product Managers with NPD related tasks.
- Establishes and maintains key performance metrics related to the NPD process.
- Collaborates with Product Development to drive continuous improvement objectives.
- Collaborates with Product Development to gain insight and develop alignment on product development goals.
- Generates enthusiasm and interest in new products by preparing presentations and conducting new product Gate meetings and launches.
- Reviews marketing collateral, including web site to ensure it is current, accurate, and reflective of the product specifications, performance etc.
- Assists in developing, designing, and implementing marketing and training collateral as well as product related presentations for assigned products.
- Assists in the development of new marketing tools and resources, including the development of videos, photographs, brochures, press releases, or other materials.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong Project Management Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Skilled in MS Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Critical Thinker
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Product Management related or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse the production facility.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 20% of the time.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.
Benefit and Company Information:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401k Participation
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Vacation and Paid Holidays
- Education Assistance
- Compensation based upon experience.
- This position is salaried, exempt. Hours for this position are 8:00a - 5:00p, Monday-Friday.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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