Product Manager

Our Product Manager is a key part of the Plastics Team. This role plays a pivotal role in leading product strategy, development, and production of new products for Liberty Plastic’s. They will manage the product roadmap by working to strategically manage and develop products for both business channels: Custom Fabricated and Building Products. The Product Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, marketing, and sales to ensure the successful delivery and growth of our products.

This full-time position will report to the Sales Manager of Liberty Plastics and is located in Baldwyn, MS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive new product development projects from idea to implementation. Ensuring that customer requirements are met, and that schedule and financial targets are achieved.
• Develop cost estimates by analyzing project plans, specifications, and requirements based on production parameters
• Work with Sales, Marketing and Production teams to effectively launch new products strongly and successfully while providing clear direction regarding other day-to-day product management tasks
• Engage with customers, partners, and industry experts to gather insights and validate product concepts.
• Identify unmet customer needs and growth opportunities
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap that reflects customer needs, market trends, and business priorities.
• Provide CAD design of multi-part products
• Assist in building samples or protypes for internal refinement and shipment for customers for approval
• Lead the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, including ideation, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and release.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
• Collaborate with engineering and test functions to ensure appropriate design criteria and test plan for quality and lowest warranty.
• Partner with the Manufacturing team to test new product ideas, manage new product production needs, and work to solve issues as they come up.
• Manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and work closely with the development team to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Create new parts and setup in ERP system to allow scheduling and production
• Creating product specifications for production to produce and validate products
• Set up POs for items purchased from outside vendors and processing invoices
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of product management experience
• Experience and deep understanding of the market, customer needs, and product development processes.
• Proven track record of managing successful products from concept to launch.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of product development processes and methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
• Strong skills in leadership, data analysis, and strategic thinking are essential.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Works well as a team player, who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives, and as an individual contributor.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of autonomy.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Master of Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Experience in corrugated plastics

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $76,704 - $95,880 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location.  Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services.  Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.