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New Pig Corporation - Tipton, PA 16684
Product Manager - Absorbents - Full time - Daylight Shift
New Pig is looking for a Product Manager to join our New Product Introductions Team. In this role, you will be a critical component of the new product introduction process and ongoing portfolio management within the organization. This role is in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and will offer exciting new challenges and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Product Portfolio Strategy in driving product development, design initiatives, and business planning processes
- Execute product maintenance activities including design changes, specification updates, supplier modifications, product discontinuations, and strategic portfolio adjustments
- Coordinate project handoffs to manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and other functional teams to ensure smooth implementation
- Serve as a key point of contact for project-related technical questions, cross-functional meetings, and status updates
- Participate in product testing, validation, and photoshoots to ensure final deliverables align with engineering requirements and product strategy
- Assist in investigating product quality concerns, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and inventory-related issues
- Attend trade shows, customer visits, and field evaluations to gather market insights and support product improvement opportunities
- Ensure compliance with New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards throughout all projects and processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, or related discipline); equivalent practical experience considered
- Experience with product development processes, engineering change management, and working within cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to make sound technical and business decisions
- Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to drive projects to completion
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage effectively with senior leadership
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred
- Ability to work from our Tipton, PA location
- Willingness to travel as needed to visit vendors and customers. Periodic international travel may be required for large projects.
New Pig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in relation to the application process, please email xrecruit@newpig.com.
Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000