Pilgrim's Prideposted about 8 years ago
Full-time
Saint Cloud, MN
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
Product Manager
Location: GNP Corporate Office - St. Cloud, MN
Job Code: 16865
# of openings: 1
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will provide leadership to cross functional teams on assigned projects as part of the Product Roadmap in the areas of Innovation and Renovation; with an emphasis on those concepts that optimize trim and under-utilized parts. This role will collaborate with Consumer Marketing to ensure alignment of products with targeted consumer segments and optimal market support. The team member will have ongoing contributions to the further development and management of launched SKUs with regular product reviews to monitor specs, quality consistency, cost, margin, etc. The role will also support the other product managers with branded package design project management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
1.
Lead and manage cross functional teams to develop and launch concepts from the Product Roadmap
1.
Support the New Product Development Process by updating and maintaining the Stage Gate System
1.
Support other product managers with managing package design and approval process for new concepts
1.
Coordinate and compile competitive intelligence to assist in building business case for new concepts
1.
Manage launched skus, as assigned, in the areas of spec conformance, quality reviews, cost and margin verification
1.
Package flats -- inventory and file management
STANDARD RESPONSIBILITES/EXPECTATIONS Salaried Employees
* Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
* Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc., and participates in or supports the E$P program.
GENERAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (What is the minimum amount of experience required to perform the duties of this position. Check the one statement that best describes the level of experience. Consider requirements for the position and NOT the actual years of service of current incumbents.
Experience
No previous experience required.
Less than 6 months of previous experience required
6 months but less than 1 year of previous experience required.
1 year but less than 3 years of previous experience required.
3 years but less than 5 years of previous experience required.
X
5 years but less than 7 years of previous experience required.
7 years but less than 10 years of previous experience required.
10 years or more of previous experience required
Education
Level of Education attained
Required
Preferred
Field of Study
Less than high school diploma
High School Diploma or GED
High School diploma/GED w/additional specialized technical training or some college courses
Associates Degree;
Bachelors Degree:
X
Marketing or Communications
Bachelors Degree with Post Graduate Work:
Masters Degree;
X
MBA
Doctorate:
OTHER SKILLS: (Please check the appropriate skill level)
Computer/Software Skills
Skill Level
Not applicable
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Excel
X
Access
X
Word
X
AS400
X
Other, please Specify: PowerPoint
X
Analytical Skills
X
Project Management Skills
X
Location: GNP Corporate Office - St. Cloud, MN
Job Code: 16865
# of openings: 1
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will provide leadership to cross functional teams on assigned projects as part of the Product Roadmap in the areas of Innovation and Renovation; with an emphasis on those concepts that optimize trim and under-utilized parts. This role will collaborate with Consumer Marketing to ensure alignment of products with targeted consumer segments and optimal market support. The team member will have ongoing contributions to the further development and management of launched SKUs with regular product reviews to monitor specs, quality consistency, cost, margin, etc. The role will also support the other product managers with branded package design project management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
1.
Lead and manage cross functional teams to develop and launch concepts from the Product Roadmap
1.
Support the New Product Development Process by updating and maintaining the Stage Gate System
1.
Support other product managers with managing package design and approval process for new concepts
1.
Coordinate and compile competitive intelligence to assist in building business case for new concepts
1.
Manage launched skus, as assigned, in the areas of spec conformance, quality reviews, cost and margin verification
1.
Package flats -- inventory and file management
STANDARD RESPONSIBILITES/EXPECTATIONS Salaried Employees
* Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
* Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc., and participates in or supports the E$P program.
GENERAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (What is the minimum amount of experience required to perform the duties of this position. Check the one statement that best describes the level of experience. Consider requirements for the position and NOT the actual years of service of current incumbents.
Experience
No previous experience required.
Less than 6 months of previous experience required
6 months but less than 1 year of previous experience required.
1 year but less than 3 years of previous experience required.
3 years but less than 5 years of previous experience required.
X
5 years but less than 7 years of previous experience required.
7 years but less than 10 years of previous experience required.
10 years or more of previous experience required
Education
Level of Education attained
Required
Preferred
Field of Study
Less than high school diploma
High School Diploma or GED
High School diploma/GED w/additional specialized technical training or some college courses
Associates Degree;
Bachelors Degree:
X
Marketing or Communications
Bachelors Degree with Post Graduate Work:
Masters Degree;
X
MBA
Doctorate:
OTHER SKILLS: (Please check the appropriate skill level)
Computer/Software Skills
Skill Level
Not applicable
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Excel
X
Access
X
Word
X
AS400
X
Other, please Specify: PowerPoint
X
Analytical Skills
X
Project Management Skills
X
