Product Manager

Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe. As successful as Agri-Fab has become, the core goal has not changed; provide a reliable source of employment for the community. Agri-Fab also offers affordable on-site childcare, two weeks of paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness rewards along with 401(k) and company paid life insurance. And that is just the start! Other benefitsincludetuitionreimbursement, earned wage access, discounts, 10 Paid Holidays and more! The Product Manager will work as part of a team for the Product Development and Global Sourcing Department. Product Manager are responsible for assisting Agri-Fab in achieving profitable and sustainable growth by executing the direction of new and existing product line development based on PAC group direction. Supports development and provides detailed analysis of the market and customer & consumer feedback to PAC team as directed. Job Summary: Leads a cross-functional team to successfully launch new products on time and within budget.Manages Pre-Builds / Stage-Gate Process 4-6 (ECR, Stage-Gate, and OEM projects)Adheres to the following steps on a new project plan, but not limited to the following steps: Stage 4 Testing & Validation Order Engineering Component Samples (includes lead time to receive)Order Electrical Component Samples (includes lead time to receive)Final unit build (Two Units)Electrical and Mechanical circuit Board (Developmental & Environmental) testingFinal Design Testing (Two units to be tested)Customer acceptance testing (if required)Design Validation Testing ReportCAD BOM to MTMS BOM ValidationPackaging Graphics (ARD file needed from Engineering/Vendor)Final Packaging Prints & TOPS Report DevelopmentPrior to Drawing Accuracy & BOM Review Documents, forward to TeamDrawing Accuracy Review (QAP-008-88)Design Freeze Final Models / parts / assembly printsLabel Location & Color Specification (LCS) DocumentDevelop ManualRelease Prints into system (non-packaging)ECN Sign-Off ProcessTooling Fixture Build (in-house)Production Line Tooling (if required)Release packaging printsECN Sign-Off Packaging PrintsOrder Purchased PPAP SamplesComplete PPAP of Purchased ComponentsProcess Review (QAP-))*-8CProduction Structured BOMCapital Equipment Cost FinalDomestic Quotes (Updated)Update Cost Sheet Stage 5 Release for Production Release BOM into systemBOM-PPAP ReportProduct Capacity Planning / New Component Work Order DevelopmentRequest Manufacture / Order Domestic PPAP SamplesComplete in PPAP (Dimensional/Performance Requirements)Start New Product Approval Document (QA44)Pre-Production Build (QAP-008-6) Pre-Production Build Process A Sign-off of Pre-Production Build (QAP-008-5)Develop Pilot Run Build & SchedulePilot Run Build o Pilot Run Build (QAP -008-4) Marketing Elements/PhotographyComplete New Product Approval Document (QA44)Pilot Run Report ReviewQC/Release WI & Final Production Check Sheets (QAP-008-8/D) Release Final Work InsturctionFinal Production Check SheetsFinal Quality Control Plan (CP-1) FOR JOHN DEERE PROJECTS Complete pilot Run unit Performance Test (Add to Test ScheduleOne unit)Financial Analysis (Dan/Hilary)Gate 5 Meting Stage 6 OK to Ship Start Production (QAP-008-9)Complete initial production quality audits Working daily and weekly with Product Management and Global Sourcing Manager to update all new product Microsoft Project plansAnalyze product costing and provides cost compares to Controller and VP of Sales and Marketing for pricing developmentInitiate timetable for development of new products & cost improvement products to meet Go To market datesPrior to pre-builds will populate Assembly/Warehouse/Paint document to aid pulling parts for pre-builds Lead pre-build to minimize production/development problems and determine product needsEffectively work with other members of the extended product development team in gathering ideas and prioritizing product features.Member of the product test group learn results of new / updated product testing & helps with prioritizing new /updated product testing to keep project plans on scheduleMaintaining Vehicle and/or Product Spreadsheet/Fit up sheet for Zero Turns, sharing updates with Marketing team to update QR code and WebsiteDealer visit for product fit-ups for OEM Mounted Attachments Works closely with Sales/ Marketing team for support in development of all Agri-Fab Marketing materials. Works closely with Product Development and Global Sourcing Manager, Director of Engineering, and VP of Sales and Marketing for NPR development. Works in and uploads documents for approvals in Stanley Black and Decker and other customer portals for Product Development process Licensing Approvals Facilitates weekly Costing MeetingFacilitates weekly PRM (product road map) MeetingUpdates and edits PRM database, attends ECR meetings and provides updates in RA meeting, and enters ECR and updates Footprints within different Footprint categories Creation of LCS (Label Location & Color Specification) Document for new products, edits to current LCS documents, or created LCS document for exiting products that do not have LCS documentsWorks closely with cross functional team on Manufactured PPAP approval and Purchased PPAPsWorks closely with Product Development and Global Sourcing Manager and outside vendors on turnkey projectsAssist Product Development and Global Sourcing Manager with sending out updated prints to overseas vendorsAdditional duties as assigned by Product Development and Global Sourcing Manager