Johnson Electric is looking to drive growth in their Warehouse Automation Business Unit by developing and executing a comprehensive product strategy, identifying market needs, and transforming them into innovative products. The role is designed for visionaries with an entrepreneurial spirit to act as the CEO of their business unit, responsible for P&L and sustainable growth.
Requirements
- 3 to 10 years of experience in a Product Management role with proven ability to grow business with new products or solutions and lead end- to- end product lifecycle, concept design, prototyping, testing and production line deployment.
- Warehouse/Industrial Automation experience is a must
- Hands-on experience with material handling equipment (conveyors, sorters, AMRs, AGVs, AS/RS
- Exposure to intralogistics, material handling or automation vendors
- Proven ability to manage products that combine physical automation systems and software controls with an understanding of PLC Basics, commissioning and system start up processes.
- Customer facing experience gathering the voice of customer and translating operation needs into product requirements.
- Ability to present concepts and collaborate with clients during design and validation phases.
Responsibilities
- Lead the internal development of innovative products by working closely with our engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
- Drive the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and market needs.
- Proactively establish and maintain partnerships with other companies, vendors, or organizations to strengthen industry connections and enhance brand recognition.
- Responsible for researching and identifying potential business opportunities, markets, and clients.
- Expand into new geographic regions, targeting different customer segments, or introducing new products to untapped markets.
- The Product Manager works to understand client needs, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction through product offerings.
- This includes conducting due diligence on potential product strategies, assessing market risks, and making informed decisions to minimize potential negative impacts.
Other
- Travel: 30% depending on business needs, in USA, some travel to Europe and China will be required
- Engineering degree coupled ideally with a business degree
- Strategic Planning: Ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities and planning accordingly to ensure long-term success
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Experience with automation technologies, industrial systems, or logistics solutions.
