Opportunity
Kohler Co. is looking for a Manager- Product, Stainless Steel with exceptional critical thinking skills and a passion for innovation to lead assigned Kitchen Sink product categories. You will be joining a strong global brand committed to living on the leading edge in design and technology of product and process.
The Manager- Product, Stainless Steel will manage the lifecycle of a product or a group of products. This involves managing products from ideation to launch, and through to retirement. The Mgr- Product, Stainless Steel owns the product strategy, conducts market research, identifies user needs, and creates a roadmap for the products. The Mgr- Product, Stainless Steel leads and works with cross-functional teams to develop and launch the products and monitor their performance.
Specific Responsibilities
Owns P&L for their respective categoryDevelop & own the 2-to-5-year product and innovation roadmaps Manage a portfolio of new product development projects and foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and accountability within the team Act as the internal and external focal point for the resolution of product issues (quality, cost, warranty, performance) within the category(s) - own your category.Plan and initiate new product development efforts to grow sales and profits in the category(s) of responsibility.Proactively manage the portfolio of products (incl. PLM) within the category(s).Write and submit appropriate documentation to initiate new product efforts (Scope & ACT) Provide voice of customer input throughout the new product development process.Work collaboratively with GPI/NPI to ensure all new product development is meeting all the required targets and is being delivered on time.Lead editorial visits/interviews, trade shows and industry events to promote the categorySupport category management partners in key customer presentations, line reviews, and trainingGather customer insights and conduct competitive benchmarking to drive innovation pipelineLead and interact globally with various cross functional teams and departments to collaborate and deliver objectives on scheduleContributes demand forecast to support 2–5-year capital plan