Product Manager - Military veterans preferred

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What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Product Manager opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our corporate headquarters located in Germantown, WI.

Are you passionate about optimizing existing product lines, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving operational efficiency? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

You will oversee the performance and lifecycle of our dispensing equipment and plastic component product lines with a focus on optimizing existing products, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Defines and executes product strategies for dispensing systems and plastic components based on market trends, customer needs, and competitive analysis
• Develops and maintains a product roadmap that reflects customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility
• Engages with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to gather insights and validate product needs
• Analyzes customer feedback, usage data, and market trends to identify pain points and opportunities
• Defines and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success

PERKS & BENEFITS

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product management experience in manufacturing, dispensing systems, plastics, or industrial equipment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Mechanical or Plastics Engineering preferred); MBA is a plus

• Demonstrated agility in navigating change in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex mechanical and material concepts
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and product lifecycle management tools
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with injection molding, extrusion, or fluid dispensing technologies
• Experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), distributors, and industrial customers
• Ability to understand/build relationships with vendor partners and ensure proper internal connections to product offerings
• Up to 25% travel domestically and internationally

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