Product Line Manager

Hoshizaki America•San Antonio, TX

16h

About The Position

The Product Line Manager is responsible for leading a cross-functional team that is accountable for bringing new products to market as well as managing existing product lines. This leader will have category P&L responsibility and will have ownership of products within the categories they manage from inception to obsolescence. The Product Line Manager brings a disciplined, business-oriented approach to product planning and category management to achieve business performance objectives. The right candidate will be a product management leader with strategic vision, excellent organizational skills, and experience bringing new successful products to market. Qualified candidates will excel at cross-functional management, internal & external communication, and motivating people to accomplish shared goals in a global organization.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5+ years in product management or a related field.
Hands-on experience managing product lifecycles, leading cross-functional teams, and driving go-to-market strategies is often more critical than advanced education alone.
Experience with strategic planning and managing a category P&L.

Nice To Haves

Product Management Certification (preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Preferred)
Commercial Foodservice and Beverage Dispenser Industry-Specific Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
Identify new product opportunities and maintain awareness of market developments.
Lead product development, focusing on innovative beverage dispensing technologies.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure product design meets usability and durability standards.
Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.
Prioritize product features based on feedback and market analysis.
Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration for product development and launch.
Focus on product usability, gathering feedback to improve reliability.
Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
Manage the supply chain and production to meet cost and quality targets.
Oversee product testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Develop competitive pricing strategies balancing cost and profitability.
Support sales and marketing teams with product training and go-to-market strategies.
Build strong relationships with customers and distributors for custom solutions.
Focus on sustainability, integrating eco-friendly technologies and materials