Product Manager - Home Energy

Overview

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. With more than 100 years as a global leader in energy resilience, we deliver solutions that sustain and improve life. Our teams provide a critical resource – energy – ensuring safety, security, and independence for people worldwide. We push boundaries, continually innovate, and keep pace with today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions serving a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy-resilient world for a better future.

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We provide rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Under the direction of the Marketing Manager, the Product Manager – Home energy products will be responsible for driving innovation, profitability, and growth of Kohler Generators product offerings supporting the luxury, light commercial and energy management category. This includes strategic market and financial planning, competitive analyses, cross-functional project management, pricing, cost reductions, and aftermarket product support. Works closely with Product & Channel Marketing, PMO, Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Aftermarket Parts and Finance to improve competitive position and optimize product financial performance.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office. The ideal candidate must reside in Kohler, WI;
Milwaukee, WI; or Hattiesburg, MS.

• Execute VOC strategies & research within current and adjacent products to identify opportunities to enhance product offering. Collaborate with channel, trade & industry partners, along with customers to understand market needs.
• Routinely analyze and update competitive landscape, reporting changes to KOHLER product advantages and areas to exploit market weaknesses to gain market share.
• Support and develop a strategic product roadmap that will accelerate long-term growth and take share from competition.
• Develop, financially justify, and obtain cross-business buy-in on product specifications that position Kohler across required product nodes while differentiating from competition.
• Work with Marketing Communications to identify strategies to showcase new product placement and promotion. Communicate product updates to channel partners.
• Assist with pricing activities to position products competitively per the product’s value proposition while growing EBITDA.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to identify and implement Value-Added/Value-Engineering opportunities to improve margins while presenting value to end customers.
• Develop comprehensive review and impact analysis of compliance regulations governing residential standby applications. Proactively identify risks and develop plans for ensuring the product line is compliant with pending requirements.
• Identify kit/accessory offerings to enhance existing products within the installed base.
• Promote a culture of trust, pace, curiosity, and excellence. Be a collaborative teammate/leader and promote creative solutions.