Job Summary:
The Product Manager provides technical and operational support for company product lines, with a focus on manufacturing processes, product configuration, and implementation. The role applies technical knowledge to support product setup, feasibility assessment, and production readiness within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate new product launches by developing timelines, tracking tasks, and supporting implementation readiness across departments.
- Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Design, Production, and Sales & Marketing to ensure product setup, specifications, and operational requirements are aligned.
- Review new product offerings from manufacturing, system, and process perspectives to support feasibility assessment and launch planning.
- Collect, organize, and maintain product data, specifications, comparison materials, and related technical documentation.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of product structures, configurations, BOM alignment, and product rules within internal ERP systems.
- Support manufacturing and operational planning by reviewing lead time, capacity, process constraints, and implementation risks.
- Analyze internal data and cross-functional feedback to support product changes, process improvements, and discontinuation recommendations.
- Prepare reports, reference materials, and process documentation to support consistent product information and cross-department communication.
- Help resolve product-related technical and configuration issues across departments, including setup, manufacturability, and warranty-related questions.
- Support continuous improvement of product development and launch processes through documentation, coordination, and follow-up on cross-functional action items.
- Apply technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and product structures to support product implementation and feasibility.
- Assist in the interpretation of engineering specifications and ensure accurate translation into production systems and processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field is required.
- 3+ years of related experience in a manufacturing, product support, or technical coordination role.
- Experience with 2020 Insight or similar ERP/configuration systems.
- Knowledge of 2020 Construct or a similar manufacturing configuration system is an asset.
- Strong understanding of product structure, BOMs, specifications, and system configuration.
- Ability to collect, organize, and analyze operational data to support product and process decisions.
- Experience coordinating tasks across multiple departments in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with total annual compensation of $80,000.
- Extended health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Group RRSP with employer matching.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, bereavement days, and personal days.
- Training and career development opportunities.