Junior Product Manager (ITK)

All Job Postings•Alpena, MI

11d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Impact Team K, LLC. is currently seeking motivated individuals for a full time Product Manager career in Alpena. This position partners lesser experienced candidates with a Senior Product Manager mentor. Preference will be given to those with a Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree and experience in the areas of CAD (primarily with Solid Works), Microsoft Word, and Excel. Metal manufacturing experience is also preferred. Individuals must be detail oriented and have strong organizational and communication skills. We offer excellent potential for advancement, and a benefits package for full time employees.

Requirements

Detail oriented
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when it comes to engaging with clients.
Must be able to present your products with "popcorn credibility".
A continuous improvement and innovative mindset are imperative to succeed in sustaining growth.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, product development, and supply chain management.
Understanding of operational management and strategic planning.
Familiarity with customer experience strategies and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends or patterns.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on accuracy and precision.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and lead quality improvement projects.
Lead with high ethical standards and responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree
Experience in CAD (primarily with Solid Works)
Experience with Microsoft Word
Experience with Excel
Metal manufacturing experience
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Entry level candidates with degrees will be considered.

Responsibilities

Co-managing their specific product lines with their mentor.
Estimating, manufacturing methods, design, quality, lead times, inventory, application knowledge, technical resolution, and designing accessories for your product line.
Working closely with sales, estimating, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure the correct product for the application is designed and shipped.
Inventory Management.
Cost estimate products and services.
Development of manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
Continuous improvement of product quality, cost, delivery, and general manufacturing methods.
Price products and services to the market.
Technical Problem Resolution.
Opportunity Identification.
Identify product objections or hurdles.
Drive Continuous improvement.
Innovation.
Exploring new product design ideas.
Ensure all products and processes are compliant (Safety, Product, Industry regulation).
Drive actions and outcomes through independent decision-making.
Ensure products and services are aligned at the highest level with customers’ needs.
Build strong relationships and foster a positive work environment.
Proactively tackle unique challenges with innovative solutions.
Strategic execution from big-picture planning to detailed task initiatives.
Professionally represents the organization in high-level meetings and discussions.