Product Line Manager
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Product Line Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage a large Unison Industries (GE) product line. ~80 million in annual revenue.
- Customer interfacing.
- Owns P&L.
- Purchasing, Planning, Pricing.
- Owns OEM relationship.
- Manage a team of 5-6.
- Carry out tactical and operational objectives to support the distribution of a product line
- Work with the manufacturing partner and sales team to bring technical product support to the end customer
- Execute product line strategy by engaging with the sales team and customers to receive and analyze product feedback
- Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget
- Manage inventory placement in foreign warehouses
- Manages operational issues with receiving, quality control, and shipping
- Supervisory responsibilities
- Travel likely – once per month minimum to OEM.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Open to candidates outside of aviation. Good leader, self-starter with product life cycle management experience. Big picture; strategy manager.
- Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in account management, sales, product management, engineering, manufacturing or inventory planning required.
- Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus.
- Prior direct supervisory experience a plus.
- Must be willing to perform other functions and duties as assigned by managers and supervisors.
- Must be willing to work any shift.
- Must be willing to work overtime (as requested).
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program.
Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.
If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.