Head of Product Innovation

Shift: 1st shift City: Solon Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USASwagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. That same dedication spans to our customers. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. Position Summary:The Product Manager develops and executes strategic plans for assigned product lines ranging from $1M to $250M of net sales. This role collaborates across the organization to actively manage Swagelok’s product portfolio, performance, price and promotional activities. Product managers are viewed as key influencers within the organization with strong business acumen and communication skills.Develops product vision statements that incorporate customer, market, and competitive perspectives, and business strategy for assigned product lines.Leads development of product segmentation and product family roadmaps Leads cross functional development of product strategy to achieve overall growth and profitability objectives for assigned product lines Establishes and aligns growth, profitability, and other KPI’s for assigned product lines and leads development of annual plans to achieve goals for assigned product linesLeads cross functional management team to identify, prioritize, and/or escalate large sales or profitability improvement opportunitiesUses analytics and market intelligence to inform key decisions including, new product assessment, SKU rationalization, price adjustments, availability changes, and other actionsEstablishes product line pricing strategy, develops pricing models that reflect market value, and directs price change processManages and executes product and marketing assessmentsManages the collection of competitive product line and technology trend intelligence within target market segments and applications. Manages and executes processes to capture and report on customer, channel, and business insightsLeads customer insight team for new product development efforts and oversees voice of customer, blueprinting process Develop and execute training for sales and service center associates on product and service capabilitiesProduct line subject matter expert for sales support and communications activitiesApproximate # of direct reports:N/AEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:Education: BS/BA in Business, Marketing, or Technical Field. MBA recommended.Familiarity with industrial product markets and distribution sales model is preferredSkills:Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources to develop cohesive strategies and exercise sound business judgementExcellent communications skills; can articulate strategies in a compelling mannerAbility to lead effectively within a matrix organization by building rapport, trust, and influence of a wide variety of audiences, including distributors, customers, internal departments, and senior managementCritical Competencies:Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.  Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.  Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.