Product Manager - Flexibles & Closures: Food Market

Product Manager - Flexibles & Closures: Food Market

Company: Rieke LLC

Primary Location: 38505 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Marketing

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

As
a Product Manager for TriMas Packaging's Closures & Flexibles division, you
will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our product portfolio on a
global scale. You will be responsible for developing and executing product
strategies to meet market needs, driving innovation, and maximizing
profitability. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, market
analysis & insight, and exceptional cross-functional collaboration to
ensure the success of our products now and into the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop
  & execute comprehensive product vision & strategies aligned to the company's
  overall objectives & market trends.
• Conduct market research, competitor &
  supplier analysis, & customer feedback to identify opportunities for
  product differentiation & innovation.
• Define product positioning, pricing
  strategies, and go-to-market plans to maximize market penetration and
  profitability.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle from
  concept to end-of-life, including new product development, launch planning, and
  product rationalization. Illustrate via product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  including R&D, manufacturing, sales, PMO & GMs to ensure timely and
  successful product launches.
• Monitor product performance and market
  trends, making data-driven decisions to optimize product offerings and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify
  and evaluate opportunities for market expansion in new geographic regions and market
  segments.
• Develop and execute market entry
  strategies, including market positioning, exclusivity & prioritization and any
  regulatory or local compliance requirements.
• Work closely with regional sales teams to
  support local market expansion initiatives & T1 focus to drive revenue
  growth.
• Build strong relationships with key (T1) customers
  and partners to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points.
• Gather customer feedback & insights
  & expert opinions to inform product development priorities and
  enhancements.
• Act as a product expert and provide
  training and support to internal teams and customers as needed.
• P&L responsibility for the allocated
  product line
• Develop and manage product budgets,
  forecasts, and SMART KPIs including financial sales & profit metrics.
• Monitor product profitability, pricing
  strategies, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure alignment with
  financial goals.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth
  and cost savings to drive overall profitability.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at one of the following desired cities:

• Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Auburn, Indiana

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing,
  engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in rigid packaging, IJBM,
  assembly etc.
• Excellent analytical skills, with
  the ability to interpret market data, financial metrics, and customer
  feedback to drive decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and product
  management tools/software.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in
  product management roles within the packaging industry or related B2B
  sectors.
• Strong understanding of B2B sales
  cycles, distribution channels, and customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful
  product strategies in a global market.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal
  skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and build strong
  customer relationships.
• Highly organized with strong project
  management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a
  fast-paced environment.

To view our benefits, please visit: trimasbenefits.com

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

Click here for more information: www.trimasbenefits.com