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Koch Industries

Associate Product Line Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Job We are seeking an Associate Product Line Manager to join our Optical Connectivity team focused on driving profitable growth in the data center market. In this role, you will work on cutting ...

Koch Industries

Group Manager, Product Line Management

Lisle, IL · On-site

$170K - $220K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Job Molex is seeking a Group Manager, Product Line Management, to shape the future of our Enterprise Connectivity portfolio, driving strategy and growth across enterprise building and data ...

IQVIA

Regional Sales Director/First Line Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Regional Sales Director (RSD) will be responsible for first line management of the Customer Experience Managers (CXM) for Synvisc-One/Synvisc (a buy and bill and specialty pharmacy product) in ...

IDEX

Subterra Business Line Leader

Chicago, IL

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead and manage Business Development team to drive backlog, bookings, and new business creation ... Oversee Business Line Orders and Sales forecasting, ensuring robust processes, accurate visibility ...

AAR Corporation

Product Line Rep- Parts Supply

Wood Dale, IL · On-site

$63K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Learn all aspects of the respective product line and serve as a technical expert. * Proactively ... Plan, schedule, and manage inventory for respective product lines. * Identify inventory acquisition ...

AAR Corporation

Product Line Rep- Parts Supply

Wood Dale, IL · On-site

$63K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Learn all aspects of the respective product line and serve as a technical expert. * Proactively ... Plan, schedule, and manage inventory for respective product lines. * Identify inventory acquisition ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for line manager in Illinois is $26.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.41 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a line manager?

Line managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing employees who are directly involved in the production or delivery of a company's products or services. They act as the direct link between upper management and frontline staff, handling tasks like supervising daily operations, providing guidance, and evaluating performance. Line managers also play a key role in implementing company policies, motivating team members, and ensuring that departmental goals are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a line manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Line Manager, you need strong leadership, organizational, and people management skills, often supported by experience or qualifications in management or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools, HR systems, and performance evaluation software is typically required. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and motivational abilities help a Line Manager effectively lead teams and drive results. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring team productivity, achieving organizational goals, and maintaining a positive work environment.

What are some common challenges faced by line managers when balancing team performance and individual development?

Line Managers often juggle the responsibility of meeting team performance targets while ensuring each team member receives the support and guidance needed for their personal growth. A common challenge is allocating time effectively between operational demands and coaching or mentoring employees. Additionally, they need to navigate differences in team members' skill levels and motivations, all while fostering a positive work environment. Successful Line Managers communicate clearly, set realistic expectations, and proactively address conflicts or developmental needs to maintain performance and morale.

How much does a line manager make?

The average salary for a line manager varies depending on industry, location, and experience, but typically ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 annually. In some sectors, such as manufacturing or retail, salaries may be higher or include bonuses and benefits. Strong leadership and operational skills are important for this role.

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Infographic showing various Line Manager job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,060 per year, or $27 per hour.

Associate Product Line Manager

Koch Industries

Lisle, IL • On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

Your Job
We are seeking an Associate Product Line Manager to join our Optical Connectivity team focused on driving profitable growth in the data center market. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge fiber optic connectivity products that enable the world's largest cloud providers to achieve higher speeds, lower latency, and greater network reliability.
As an APLM, you will partner with the Product Line Manager, engineering, manufacturing, and sales to support key customers by defining product requirements, managing the development process, and executing successful deployments in the field. This is an opportunity to gain deep expertise in optical interconnect technology while contributing to products that power the global internet.
In this role, you will be responsible for controlling the P&L, understanding the market space, supporting the development of the product roadmap, and completing training and marketing initiatives.
Location: This is an onsite role based at headquarters in Lisle, IL.
What You Will Do
  • Market & Technology Research - Monitor hyperscale and cloud data center trends, optical networking standards, and competitor offerings to shape our product roadmap and direction.
  • Requirements Definition - Collaborate with customers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to capture detailed product requirements for fiber optic interconnects, ancillary products, and cabling systems.
  • Roadmap Execution - Assist in managing the product lifecycle from concept through launch, including prototype evaluation, testing, and production readiness.
  • Pricing Strategy - Work alongside Product Manager to define and create strategic pricing strategies. Will be responsible for ensuring pricing is maintained in the system.
  • Technical Documentation - Prepare and maintain product specifications, application notes, and competitive comparison materials.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Coordinate with engineering, operations, and program management teams to ensure timely product delivery and quality.
  • Customer Engagement - Support technical discussions with hyperscale customers, addressing application requirements and integration considerations.
  • Performance Tracking - Analyze product performance data and field feedback to identify improvements or next-generation features.
  • Product Marketing - Develop an actionable strategy for creating promotional content focused on product developments to ensure customer awareness.
  • Product Training - Collaborate with Molex Sales & Marketing to deliver product overview trainings to global sales, end customers, and distribution partners.
  • Travel - Travel as needed to meet with customers to gain a better understanding of technical challenges and collaboratively work towards a solution set which exceeds customers expectations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Experience contributing to product and lifecycle management activities, such as NPI tracking, specification documentation, and product readiness support
  • Experience supporting business and financial activities, including forecasting inputs, pricing data, and financial reporting
  • Experience coordinating across cross functional teams (engineering, sales, operations, manufacturing) to gather inputs, track assigned actions, and support execution
  • Market and technical acumen, with experience supporting competitive analysis, market research, and data gathering to inform product decisions
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate within the team and with both technical and non technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated curiosity and desire to build product, industry, and market knowledge while growing toward increased scope and ownership
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time in support of customers, product activities, and cross functional collaboration
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, business, or a related discipline

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Understanding of fiber optic applications and products
  • Experience in a B2B environment
  • Experience developing technical marketing collateral
  • Familiarity with data center architectures and networking technologies

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $130,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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