Product Manager - Chain

Peer Chain Company•Waukegan, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Peer Chain is looking for a Product Manager to join their dynamic team. Since 1969, PEER Chain has been a strong and reliable source of industrial chain, known for excellent service, quality, and expertise. The company is passionately committed to providing product genius and over-the-top service to keep customers' businesses running, pledging unsurpassed support while delivering high-quality chains and sprockets. This role offers opportunities for employee development, growth, and a chance to make an impact in a family-oriented, innovative, and collaborative environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Product Management, Application Sales/Engineering or Manufacturing
Experience with Metal, Machining, and Manufacturing Processes
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate success in leading teams along with motivating and developing people
Technical background (Mechanical Engineering experience a plus)
Proficient at math and analyzing data
Ability to interact with multi-national people
Skills to confidently speak with customers when needed
Strong presentation skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Teamwork-oriented
Must be able to travel (30 – 40 % of time both domestically and internationally)
Motivated individual with desire to learn and grow within organization

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineering experience

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive technical knowledge of product line
Be an expert with respect to competition
Understand the market with a focus on industries that fit well within PEER’s long-term strategy
Promote the PEER brand to Sales Team to keep them motivated and driven to sell the product
Be the leader in development and evaluation of industry products that will lead to growth and profitability of the product line
Define/understand all market requirements deeded to position PEER’s product line as “Best in Class”
Support engineering and manufacturing in setting specifications and tolerances for standard products
Team up with Engineering to take an active role in product training for front line colleagues
Collaborate with Inventory Control and Production to efficiently meet changing industry requirements
Work closely and be the bridge between the Manufacturing Plants and Sales Organizations
Promote the product line by working closely with marketing team to develop sales tools and marketing literature
Collaboration with Sales, Engineering, QA, Manufacturing; Act as the bridge between departments to ensure customer demands and expectations are consistently met
Performs miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required