What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Chore-Time?
This position is based in Milford, Indiana
Who We Are:
Chore-Time is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB’s core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World® through several business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. Founded in 1952, Chore-Time is achieving this goal by providing Leadership Through Innovation® with the design, manufacture and marketing of equipment for poultry and egg production. Offering complete end-to-end systems for feeding, feed handling, drinking, egg handling, climate control and house management, Chore-Time is a market leader known for product performance, tailored solutions and a proven independent distribution network. To continue this strong reputation, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you’ll join us in this journey!
What You Will Do:
As the Product Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and lifecycle of our products. You will research market needs, define product vision, manage roadmaps, and work cross-functionally to deliver exceptional solutions that drive business value and customer satisfaction. You will focus primarily on the broiler side of live production farms and related smart products and controls.
What You Will Accomplish:
- Define and own product roadmap, aligning with business goals and customer needs.
- Develop trusted relationships with both integrators and customers to understand market needs.
- Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements through research, interviews, and market analysis.
- Develop clear product specifications and user stories for engineering & design teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support to bring products to market.
- Monitor product performance and customer feedback to iterate and improve the product.
- Analyze competitors and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation or improvement.
- Partner with engineers to assist in project management and product release.
- Lead product launches, partnering with marketing & sales to ensure successful go-to-market strategies.
- Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for delivering value through product experience.
Position Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field; MBA a plus.
- Experience: 3 years of Product Management experience within a relevant industry. Previous experience in Agriculture or Poultry industry highly preferred.
- Functional Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills; Proven ability to manage all aspects of a product throughout its lifecycle; Technical background or strong understanding of the product’s technical aspects is preferred; Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Technology Aptitude/Skills: Ability to use Windows-based software in a networked environment; Proficient with MS Office with advanced skills in Excel and Word.
- Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication with strong presentation skills required.
- Leadership/Behaviors: Self-motivated, possessing a drive to compete and succeed; energetic, honest, ability to listen, network, and influence others; models high ethical standards.
- Culture Match Behaviors:Collaborative, team-player with the ability to interact with other personnel and with other cultures.
Other Important Information:
Reports To: Vice President/General Manager
Core Hours: Typically, 8:00am-5:00pm, but varies based on customer/product needs
Typical Work Week: M-F with potential for some weekend hours
Direct Reports: None
Work Conditions: Primarily an office environment with visits to farms, poultry houses, and distribution centers
Travel: 25-50% overnight travel; will be heavier during initial onboarding/orientation period