Product Manager

Seaman Corporation • Wooster, OH

21h

About The Position

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to manage assigned product lines and support portfolio growth through market analysis, product lifecycle management, commercialization activities, and cross-functional leadership. The role serves as the business owner for assigned products and supports product performance, market competitiveness, customer alignment, and operational execution.

Working within a matrix organization, the Product Manager collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Technical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Leadership teams to execute portfolio strategies, improve profitability, support commercialization, and address market opportunities. The role balances strategic thinking with operational execution and cross-functional coordination. It requires developing a strong understanding of customers, applications, competitive positioning, manufacturing processes, sourcing considerations, and business performance drivers. The position operates with increasing independence and contributes to portfolio strategy, prioritization, and business decision-making.

The position has no direct supervisory responsibility, but may lead projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and provide informal mentorship. Expected travel is 5–10%, varying with assigned product lines and business needs, and may include customer and plant visits, industry events, training activities, and commercial meetings. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Technical, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in product management, strategic marketing, sales, operations, engineering, manufacturing, or related business functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Alignment with company values and demonstrated competencies in safety, customer focus, integrity, collaboration, teamwork, entrepreneurism, continuous improvement, and results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within cross-functional or matrix organizations.
• Manufacturing or industrial business experience.
• Experience working with ERP, CRM, business intelligence, or product management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day business owner for assigned product lines and portfolio segments.
• Monitor and analyze product performance, including sales, profitability, growth trends, pricing, and market position.
• Support development and execution of product line strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities related to product lifecycle management, commercialization, pricing, sourcing, and portfolio optimization.
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
• Maintain and develop competitive intelligence and product positioning knowledge for assigned markets and applications.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to support product positioning, customer engagement, training, and commercial initiatives.
• Collaborate with Technical, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams on product quality, sourcing, operational alignment, and issue resolution.
• Support new product development and commercialization, including opportunity assessment, business case development, product launches, and lifecycle planning.
• Participate in voice-of-customer activities and develop understanding of customer needs, market drivers, and application requirements.
• Assist with developing and implementing pricing strategies and product portfolio recommendations.
• Evaluate product-related opportunities, requests, and issues using business judgment and cross-functional input.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to portfolio complexity, operational efficiency, and customer value.
• Develop technical, operational, and commercial expertise within assigned product areas.
• Lead or participate in product management projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• May lead projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and provide informal mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Travel as needed, with expected travel of 5–10%, potentially including customer visits, plant visits, industry events, training activities, and commercial meetings.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary.
• Flexible work opportunities, including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week, if applicable to the role.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays.
• Fun and engaging activities, including department outings, holiday parties, and an annual company-wide dinner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level