Product Manger

Arrowhead Winch engineers and manufactures industrial winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names in Broken Arrow and Okmulgee, Oklahoma. We are seeking a talented Product Manager to join our team in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Benefits include 401K with matching up to 5%, plus profit sharing plan; medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending and health savings accounts; paid short- and long-term disability program; paid life insurance; and paid holidays, sick and vacation time. Our work environments are clean, climate controlled and safe.    Please note:  this is a fully on-site office-based position, not hybrid or remote.

Arrowhead Winch does require applicants to complete a background check, drug test, and pre-employment physical as a condition of employment. Our goal is for all employees to work safely without injury while maintaining the highest safety standards in compliance with company policies.

Product Manager Overview:   Responsible for ensuring that the company's products succeed commercially and technically throughout their lifecycle. This position will work closely with engineering, operations, sales, supply chain, and customers to develop and improve physical products.

Product Manager Essential Responsibilities:

Product Strategy

Define the product vision and roadmap and align product strategy with the company's business goalsAnalyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor products and identify opportunities for new products or product improvements

Customer and Market Research

Meet with customers, distributors, and sales teams to gain feedback and understand pain points Translate customer requirements into product specificationsMonitor industry regulations and technology trends

Product Development and Life Cycle Management

Work with R&D and engineering teams to develop new productsPrioritize product features and technical requirementsReview prototypes and testing results and ensure products meet quality, cost, and performance targetsManage product lifecycle through product planning, development, launch, growth, and end of lifeCost reduction initiatives

Financial Responsibility

Build business cases for new productsForecast demand and revenue and monitor product profitabilityRecommend pricing strategiesTrack KPIs such as margins, market share, and ROI

Product Launch

Coordinate production readinessDevelop launch plans with marketing and salesTrain sales teamsSupport customer demonstrations and trade shows

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of 5 years’ experienceBachelor’s Degree requiredStrong understanding of manufacturing processesKnowledge of Engineering fundamentalsExperience with Product life cycle management, Experience conducting data analytics, market analysis, and cost modelingExperience managing projects Organized self-starter with initiative, creativity and ability to influenceExceptional communication skills (interpersonal, written and presentation)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must remain in a stationary position (sit/stand) for extended periods. Must operate a computer for extended periods. Must have adequate vision for computer work and reviewing documents. Must be physically capable of lifting, up to 25 lbs., occasionally. Must be physically capable of occasional bending, squatting, or stooping.Must be able to hear and speak clearly for effective communication. Must wear required PPE when in applicable areas.

Arrowhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, military and/or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. If accommodation required, contact HR at 918-259-3259.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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