Associate Product Manager – Manufacturing​/Materials; Pressure Laminates

Wilsonart is seeking an Associate Product Manager for our High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) manufacturing product line. This role supports physical product development, SKU management, and lifecycle optimization within a manufacturing and supply chain environment.

The position partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to drive profitability, manage product changes, and support new product introductions for a tangible, engineered material product portfolio.

Note: This role focuses on physical product management within a manufacturing environment (High-Pressure Laminate). This is not a software or IT product management position.

• Assist in managing new product introductions to ensure that stated timelines are met
• Identify opportunities for price realization, mix improvement, and cost recovery
• Work with Supply Chain and Operations to analyze product cost structures and variances
• Works with Product, Operations, and Sales to manage the non-promoted HPL portfolio, including product exceptions, special customer requests, and end of life
• Evaluate impact of materials and production changes on profitability
• Identify root causes and quantify financial impact of quality issues, e.g. defects, claims
• Works with Product, Marketing, and Technical Services to manage HPL product and technical information in print and on the web

• Excellent organizational/project management skills
• Strong computer proficiency, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Ability to perform competitive analysis and marketing research
• Knowledge of marketing methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; at ease with all levels within the company and with customers
• Compelling public speaking skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relations across departments and levels of the organization
• Ability to lead and execute the new product introduction process

Education: Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted in place of degree.
Experience: 1+ years in Marketing, Operations, or Project Management.

• Experience with physical or manufactured products (e.g., building materials, industrial products, consumer goods)
• Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments
• Experience working with product SKUs, cost structures, or materials