Product Line Manager (Beverage Dispensing Systems) - San Antonio, Texas

The Product Line Manager is responsible for leading a cross-functional team accountable for bringing new products to market as well as managing existing product lines
.

This leader will have category P&L responsibility and will own products within the categories they manage from inception to obsolescence
.

The Product Line Manager brings a disciplined, business-oriented approach to product planning and category management to achieve key business performance objectives.

The right candidate will be a product management leader with strategic vision
, excellent organizational skills
, and proven experience bringing successful new products to market
.

Qualified candidates will excel at cross-functional management
, internal and external communication
, and motivating teams to accomplish shared goals in a global organization
.

• Conduct market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
• Identify new product opportunities and maintain awareness of market developments.
• Lead product development initiatives, focusing on innovative beverage dispensing technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product design meets usability, durability, and performance standards.
• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Prioritize product features based on customer feedback and market analysis.
• Ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration for product development and successful launches.
• Drive product usability improvements by gathering and analyzing customer feedback.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage supply chain and production processes to meet cost and quality targets.
• Oversee product testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies balancing cost, value, and profitability.
• Support sales and marketing teams with product training and go-to-market strategies.
• Build strong relationships with customers and distributors to deliver customized solutions.
• Promote sustainability initiatives by integrating eco-friendly technologies and materials.

• Drive product revenue and profitability.
• Support market share growth.
• Improve product quality and reliability.
• Drive innovation and successful new product introductions.
• Ensure overall health and performance of assigned product line(s).
• Achieve project milestones and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Product Management Certification (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).

• 3–5+ years of experience in product management or a related field.
• Proven experience managing full product life cycles from concept to launch and obsolescence.
• Strong experience leading cross-functional teams and driving go-to-market strategies.
• Experience with strategic planning and managing a category P&L.
• Commercial Food service and Beverage Dispenser industry experience preferred.

• Combination of lab and professional office environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing site conditions, including moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, vibration, and moderate noise levels.
• Regular use of standard office equipment.