Product Manager - FMS and Automation

Provisur Technology•Mokena, IL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision-engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to customers around the world. We specialize in defrosting, grinding, mixing, separating, forming, and slicing equipment, offering leading brands and solutions across diverse applications. Our company culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in empowering our employees, offering opportunities for professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone plays a role in our shared success. Join us and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking global team that is shaping the future of food processing. Learn more by exploring our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur! The Product Manager is the heartbeat of innovation—connecting customers, engineering, sales, and strategy to bring impactful food processing solutions to life. They shape product vision, guide development, and drive global success from concept to launch and beyond. By turning market insights into smart decisions, they ensure products meet international standards and support teams worldwide. For those passionate about building products that perform, scale, and truly meet customer needs—this is where it all comes together. This position is focused on growing our FMS (Free Movement System) and Automation side of the business and can be based in Mokena, Illinois or Flawil, Switzerland.

Requirements

3–5 years of product management experience, ideally in a technical or industrial setting
3-5 years of automation experience in an industrial environment
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Industrial Engineering
Background in mechanical engineering, automation, or plant engineering
Familiar with global markets and regulations (CE, UL, FDA, ISO, HACCP)
Proven cross-functional collaboration (sales, engineering, marketing, service)
Strong technical aptitude for complex products
Experience with product requirements, roadmaps, and PLM tools
Fluent in English
Knowledge of compliance and food safety standards
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Customer-focused, hands-on, and open to international travel

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus
Food processing or related industry experience preferred
other languages, especially German a plus

Responsibilities

Defines product vision and roadmap aligned with market needs, feasibility, and compliance
Prioritizes features based on customer value and business impact
Analyzes global markets, customer needs, competitors, and trends
Acts as the go-to for product, pricing, and positioning insights
Connects cross-functional teams to turn customer needs into clear technical requirements
Supports development and ensures solutions are feasible and well understood
Adapts products for international markets and manages certifications
Enables regional sales teams with product expertise
Leads product launches and manages the full lifecycle with continuous improvement
Acts as the voice of the customer and key stakeholder contact
Drives business performance through pricing, KPIs, and lifecycle profitability