Product Line Manager at Knowles Corporation

Liberty, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Ownership, Cross-functional Leadership, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Revenue Growth, Product Roadmap Development, SIOP Processes, Customer Relationship Management, Business Case Development, Stage Gate Process, Demand Generation, Competitive Analysis

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Position Title: Product Line Manager Reports To: Senior Director of Product Management Location: Liberty, SC Overview: The Product Line Manager role will support the Think Film product line by driving revenue growth, profitability, and long-term market success through strong product ownership and cross-functional leadership. The position requires leading internal teams and collaborating with sales, marketing, and customers to develop and execute product strategies, secure design wins, and support new business development from concept through ramp-up. The PLM will leverage market insights, customer feedback, and competitive analysis to shape product roadmaps and strategic growth plans, while ensuring operational excellence through ongoing performance reviews and SIOP processes. Success in this role depends on the ability to translate technical and customer requirements into actionable business strategies, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and deliver results in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. Key Responsibilities * Drive revenue and profit margin growth for assigned product line(s) * Lead internal and external resources to support existing business and new business opportunities in a timely manner. * Drive excellence in existing lines thru robust product management; leading in-formal teams with analysis and coaching to drive, line reviews, SIOP and operational cadences * Work with the sales team to achieve design wins at target customers; engage with customers and internal teams on activities to include application, sampling, and ramp-up of new business development * Translate customer and market feedback and analysis into actionable initiatives for sustained business growth with a winning product portfolio * Active participant in annual strategic planning process with leadership; develop growth plans thru deep market assessments and robust product roadmaps that will drive long-term growth * Work with marketing team to develop demand gen and communication strategies around product / market fit and value proposition of assigned product lines to sales reps, customers, and the marketplace * Monitor competitive products and emerging market needs as inputs to product roadmap; lead teams thru business case and stage gate processes to execute projects per plans Skills, Knowledge and Expertise * Bachelor’s degree in business or technical discipline * Experience with engineer to order businesses (nice to have) * Ability to translate customer requirements into business strategies * Comfortable discussing technical aspects of products with stakeholders * Self-driven, results oriented, and accountable * Excellent communication skills and presentation to executive leadership * Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Benefits: * Competitive salary and benefits package * Opportunities for professional development and growth * A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. * Flexible PTO * Paid holidays * Prescription Drug Plans * Retirement Savings Plan (401k): * Basic Life Insurance * Onsite Physician * Employee Referral Program Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence. We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is $100,000 to $130,000 per year. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process. Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications. Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our career's portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.

Responsibilities

Drive revenue and profit growth for the Think Film product line through strategic product ownership and cross-functional leadership. Lead the development of product roadmaps and execute business strategies from concept through ramp-up.