Product Manager

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

In 1989, the majority interest of the company was purchased by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our employees are also shareholders with dedication and commitment to the long-term success of the company.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Product Manager. The Product Manager is the overall champion of all company products. From cradle to grave the product manager drives the initiative, innovations, and customization to ensure total product success.

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement strategies to grow the product line
• Perform market research to identify customer needs and preferences
• Develop product specifications and pricing strategies
• Work with engineering and production teams to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery
• Create sales and marketing materials to support the product line
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute sales strategies and achieve revenue target
• Monitor and analyze product performance, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary adjustments
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies
• Manage product P&L responsibilities
• Review and approve technical and commercial estimates
• Process all change notices for product line and submit them to Sales department.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field experience required
• Five plus years of experience in project management, in manufacturing required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required
• Strong leadership and project management skills required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 25lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten plus years of experience in product management, in the electrical equipment manufacturing industry preferred
• Proficient in ERP software preferred
• Product development and market strategy experience preferred

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years