Job Title

Sr Product Manager, Produced Goods – FiberTite® Roofing Systems – Seaman Corporation – Job # 276537049

Company

Seaman Corporation

 

Location

Wooster

 

Closing Date

09/24/2024

Job Details

WHO WE ARE

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

 

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

 

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 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 role)
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
  • A 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 our annual company-wide dinner

 

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Sr Product Manager, Produced Goods–FiberTite® Roofing Systems to join our Commercial team! This position will report to the Strategic Market Manager in Wooster.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Acts as product champion/steward for FiberTite product line. Provides overall leadership for the produced product line as it relates to product line performance and development, including, but not limited to profitability, volumes, growth rates, systemic quality concerns, marketing initiatives, specifications, new products/systems, new applications, and pricing policies.  Prioritize initiatives in a manner consistent with the strategic direction of the company and the FiberTite business.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Providing daily in-house/product leadership for FiberTite roofing systems product line.  This applies in a matrix structure with sales, tech service, and CARE org. Responsible for managing and strategically segmenting the FiberTite product portfolio and defining a product roadmap for all FiberTite membranes.
  • Monitoring and communicating product performance (profitability, volume, growth), and implementing strategy and policy modifications as required.
  • Utilizing strategic analysis of the FiberTite product line to improve market share in relation to price, product, promotion, and place.
  • Working with technical support, obtains and maintains appropriate code/reg approval for FiberTite products on national and international levels as required, and summarizes into tools for use by sales and field technical service.
  • Building and maintaining a competitive product database and/or line FTR database.
  • Analyzing and serving as the subject matter expert on competitive roofing systems (technical performance and market positioning).
  • Supporting new product/application initiatives from idea generation to opportunity analysis, product design, trials, evaluations, and commercialization. Collaborating closely with the Sales, Technical, New Business Development, Innovation & Technology, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams.
  • Working closely with Marketing to publish and present FTR PR materials in industry publications, at industry associations, and for sales presentations.
  • Serving as a FiberTite Representative at SPRI.
  • Establishing list price schedules for all products as related to their market value and working with the VP/GM FiberTite to modify as needed.
  • Working with the Supply Chain/Procurement Manager to establish product MTO & MTS policies and establishing/monitoring inventory performance for MTS products.
  • Monitoring product complaints, and working with manufacturing and/or vendors to resolve.

 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) with 7+ years of related experience; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

  • Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
  • Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus, and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
  • Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values, and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

  • Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
  • Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

  • Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
  • Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
  • Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 25%

 

 

Seaman Corporation is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer.

Seaman Corporation values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

Seaman Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.

 

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