Product Manager

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $85,000 - $90,000* base salary + annual bonus
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, and parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits, like life, AD&D and disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education support [this is tuition reimbursement, Chairman's scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan]
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

This person will report to the Sr. Director of Technology, Flexible Poly and is responsible for defining the product strategy and roadmap. This includes managing the product life cycle and providing input into the budget. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.

• Define the product strategy and roadmap, including input regarding the budget
• Manage product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
• Maintain list of target customers and associated sales representatives
• Work closely with sales reps to drive new business opportunities
• Be an expert with respect to the competition
• Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product
• Set pricing with pricing group to meet revenue and profitability goals
• Deliver a monthly revenue forecast across entire product line
• Develop sales tools and collateral including sample kits
• Propose an overall budget to ensure success
• Work closely with Production, shipping, quoting, customer service, accounts receivable, art, and supply chain, (purchasing), to ensure customer needs are met
• Identify new product opportunities within existing category to grow market

• Prior experience in product management of manufactured products preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in an industrial environment preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office products with strengths in Power Point and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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