Product Manager Cookware

About the Role

Were looking for a resourceful driven Product Manager to own Smitheys cast iron and carbon steel cookware categories. This person will drive the categorys road map from concept to commercialization collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that each product upholds the Smithey standard of quality performance and brand integrity. The product manager will be the expert on the cookware category driving new products while also working to maintain and improve upon the existing range.

Key Responsibilities

Category Ownership

• Support the strategic roadmap for cast iron and carbon steel working closely with the VP of Product Development to review market opportunities and prioritize new products and line extensions.

• Track cookware market trends competitor launches and pricing to keep Smitheys category strategy ahead of the market rather than reacting to it.

• Build and maintain the business case for new cookware initiatives including opportunity sizing and prioritization.

• Drive ongoing product improvements and quality enhancements across the existing line.

• Serve as the go-to product expert for cast iron and carbon steel - supporting Sales and Customer Service with product knowledge and resolving escalated product issues.

Product Development

• Translate category strategy into clear product briefs and requirements for design and specifications working closely with the Innovation and Design team.

• Manage timelines and stage-gate milestones for active cookware projects through cross-functional teamwork partnering with Design Sourcing and Manufacturing on development and production feasibility.

• Partner with Marketing and Sales on go-to-market plans and launch materials and execute packaging development and product education tools for the category.

• Work with outside suppliers and vendors communicating effectively and serving as Smitheys representative in every interaction.

Required Skills & Abilities

• The ability to think strategically but execute tactically at speed with strong attention to detail.

• A self-starter and critical thinker who takes ownership of challenges and drives to resolution.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills - equally comfortable in the office and a hands-on manufacturing environment.

• A whatever it takes mindset - willing to jump in where needed to support a fast-growing dynamic organization.

• Bonus: Love of craftsmanship cooking or heritage-inspired design.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required.
• 3-5 years of experience in product development product management or brand marketing - ideally in a consumer goods or manufacturing environment.

Selection Process and Assessments

As part of our selection process candidates who move forward after the initial application review will be asked to complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment. This brief untimed assessment helps Smithey better understand a candidates natural work style and how they may collaborate within our team. Assessment results are one of several factors considered alongside experience qualifications and interview performance and are not used as a sole pass/fail screen.

Offers of employment may be contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check and where applicable a drug screen consistent with Smithey policy and applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Smithey Ironware Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. All employment decisions - including recruitment hiring training promotion compensation discipline and termination - are madeon the basis ofqualifications merit and businessneed.

Reasonable Accommodation

Smithey Ironware is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees who havesincerely heldreligious beliefs observances or practices. Applicants who requirean accommodationtoparticipatein the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Smithey Ironwareparticipatesin E-Verify the federal program that electronically confirms employment eligibility as required by South Carolina law.