Head of Product Strategy

The Lumber Manufactory • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the sustainable future of the lumber industry with next-generation sawmill technology. Backed by leading investors, including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital.
The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is seeking a seasoned, strategic Head of Product Strategy to own and evolve the company’s end-to-end product strategy across forestry sourcing, sawmill operations, and customer markets. This role sits at the intersection of operations, commercial strategy, and capital deployment, and is responsible for maximizing enterprise value through disciplined product mix decisions, yield optimization, margin expansion, and long-term portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in product strategy, operations strategy, supply chain strategy, or commercial analytics, preferably in forestry products, natural resources, manufacturing, industrials, or commodities
• Proven track record of owning product or portfolio-level decisions that materially impacted margin, growth, or capital efficiency
• Deep comfort with operational and financial data; able to move seamlessly between ground-truth mill realities and board-level strategy
• Strong systems thinker with experience managing complex tradeoffs across sourcing, manufacturing constraints, and market demand
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interface with senior operators, commercial leaders, and executives
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, or commodities markets preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product strategy spanning timber procurement, manufacturing configuration, product mix, pricing architecture, and customer segmentation
• Continuously refine the company’s product portfolio strategy, balancing yield optimization, margin performance, customer requirements, and capital intensity
• Lead strategic decisions on grade recovery, specification tradeoffs, and value-add opportunities across species, log profiles, and mill capabilities
• Act as the senior integrator between Forestry, Operations, Sales, and Finance, aligning incentives and decision-making around a shared product strategy
• Translate customer demand signals and commercial opportunities into actionable production, sourcing, and investment priorities
• Influence mill configuration, process improvements, and sourcing strategy based on product-level economics and market trends
• Identify opportunities to expand into new products, grades, channels, or end markets based on data-driven assessment of capabilities and customer demand
• Guide decisions on strategic customers, contract structures, and long-term supply commitments
• Monitor industry, pricing, and market trends in lumber and related commodities to proactively adjust strategy

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• The Lumber Manufactory offers a company group health plan with 100% employer paid premium for employees as well as their dependents. The group health plan includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short and long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off
• The Lumber Manufactory offers 9 company-paid holidays each year. In addition to company paid holidays, salaried employees are eligible for flexible time off, an unlimited paid time off plan covering vacation, sick and other leave.
• 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and disability coverage (100% employer-paid)
• Opportunity to shape the future of an essential industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed