Product Manager
Yamato is a global manufacturer of weighing equipment used in the food packaging industry.
Yamato has been a successful world leader in weighing for over 100 years.
Yamato Corporation, headquartered in Grafton, Wisconsin, supports the sales and service needs of Yamato scales in North, Central, and South America.
Yamato Corporation is a subsidiary of Yamato Scale Co.
, Ltd.
, located in Akashi, Japan.
Learn more at YamatoAmericas.
comYamato Benefits Eligibility on first day of employment for company-paid benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability subject to plan terms.
Yamato currently pays for 100% of the health, dental and vision premiums!!! Eligibility for 401(k) plan on 1st day of month following 30 days of service with a company match of 4% on employee deferral of 5% or more.
Additionally, you are fully vested in the employer match on Day 1 if enrolled in the plan! 18 paid time off (PTO) days accrued by calendar year.
Ten (10) Company-paid holidays per calendar year PRODUCT MANAGER - CHECKWEIGHER JOB FUNCTION:
Responsible for managing sales, product development, and promotion of Yamato Checkweighers.
This includes assessment, creation and implementation of strategies and tactics needed to achieve goals as outlined by company management.
PRODUCT MANAGER
Essential Functions:
1.
Works with Headquarters engineering on improvements, features needed to be more competitive, new models required, and US sourced value-added components.
2.
Assists agents, OEMs, and Direct Salespeople in their sales efforts (providing technical expertise), and training them.
3.
Participates in the RFQ-Proposal-Order process.
4.
Creates and maintains competitive database to assist Yamato sales staff and agents.
5.
Creates and implements strategies and tactics needed to achieve goals as outlined by Yamato management.
6.
Cooperates and coordinates with all departments within Yamato Corporation related to activities in the industry.
7.
Assesses current market situation and provides recommendations for marketing activities to increase sales.
8.
Provides monthly reports and forecasts, and other information and reports as requested.
9.
Participates in quarterly sales meetings at Yamato in Grafton, Wisconsin.
Schedules and facilitates meetings with agents, OEMs, and end users.
10.
Attends USA and international trade shows as directed.
Attend sales and service calls as needed.
Travel expected to be 20-30%.
11.
Other duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:
NoPRODUCT MANAGER
Qualifications:
1.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or other related disciplines).
2.
3 to 6 years packaging or inspection system related experience and/or training, or equivalent of combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with weighing, vision, and x-ray technology is a plus.
3.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines4.
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and floorplans.
Ability to manipulate the aforementioned is a plus.
5.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, self-motivated.
6.
Working knowledge of Windows based software, including MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
7.
Must have valid driver's license and must be insurable.
8.
Requires a passport to travel outside of the United States.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and lift up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above is only a summary of the typical functions of this job.
The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this job may differ from those outlined in the description and that other duties, as assigned, might be part of this position.
PI225795335 Recommended Skills Communication Coordinating Databases Electrical Engineering Forecasting Microsoft Excel Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Yamato has been a successful world leader in weighing for over 100 years.
Yamato Corporation, headquartered in Grafton, Wisconsin, supports the sales and service needs of Yamato scales in North, Central, and South America.
Yamato Corporation is a subsidiary of Yamato Scale Co.
, Ltd.
, located in Akashi, Japan.
Learn more at YamatoAmericas.
comYamato Benefits Eligibility on first day of employment for company-paid benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability subject to plan terms.
Yamato currently pays for 100% of the health, dental and vision premiums!!! Eligibility for 401(k) plan on 1st day of month following 30 days of service with a company match of 4% on employee deferral of 5% or more.
Additionally, you are fully vested in the employer match on Day 1 if enrolled in the plan! 18 paid time off (PTO) days accrued by calendar year.
Ten (10) Company-paid holidays per calendar year PRODUCT MANAGER - CHECKWEIGHER JOB FUNCTION:
Responsible for managing sales, product development, and promotion of Yamato Checkweighers.
This includes assessment, creation and implementation of strategies and tactics needed to achieve goals as outlined by company management.
PRODUCT MANAGER
Essential Functions:
1.
Works with Headquarters engineering on improvements, features needed to be more competitive, new models required, and US sourced value-added components.
2.
Assists agents, OEMs, and Direct Salespeople in their sales efforts (providing technical expertise), and training them.
3.
Participates in the RFQ-Proposal-Order process.
4.
Creates and maintains competitive database to assist Yamato sales staff and agents.
5.
Creates and implements strategies and tactics needed to achieve goals as outlined by Yamato management.
6.
Cooperates and coordinates with all departments within Yamato Corporation related to activities in the industry.
7.
Assesses current market situation and provides recommendations for marketing activities to increase sales.
8.
Provides monthly reports and forecasts, and other information and reports as requested.
9.
Participates in quarterly sales meetings at Yamato in Grafton, Wisconsin.
Schedules and facilitates meetings with agents, OEMs, and end users.
10.
Attends USA and international trade shows as directed.
Attend sales and service calls as needed.
Travel expected to be 20-30%.
11.
Other duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:
NoPRODUCT MANAGER
Qualifications:
1.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or other related disciplines).
2.
3 to 6 years packaging or inspection system related experience and/or training, or equivalent of combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with weighing, vision, and x-ray technology is a plus.
3.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines4.
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and floorplans.
Ability to manipulate the aforementioned is a plus.
5.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, self-motivated.
6.
Working knowledge of Windows based software, including MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
7.
Must have valid driver's license and must be insurable.
8.
Requires a passport to travel outside of the United States.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and lift up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above is only a summary of the typical functions of this job.
The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this job may differ from those outlined in the description and that other duties, as assigned, might be part of this position.
PI225795335 Recommended Skills Communication Coordinating Databases Electrical Engineering Forecasting Microsoft Excel Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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