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Job Summary:
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Product Line Manager to lead the lifecycle management and production performance of their soft armor product lines. The role involves overseeing product strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and business goals.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life for soft armor lines.
• Define and execute product strategies that align with customer needs, market demands, and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to develop and refine product roadmaps.
• Maintain deep knowledge of industry standards (e.g., NIJ) and ensure compliance across all products.
• Engage in both pre-production (planning) and production (control and supervision) stages.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure efficient, high-quality production output.
• Address real-time production issues and bottlenecks, making rapid decisions to minimize downtime and meet delivery goals.
• Ensure that customer orders are completed on time, within budget, and meet or exceed quality standards.
• Liaise between Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Support to align strategy and execution.
• Communicate production goals, changes, and process improvements clearly across teams.
• Support the integration of customer feedback into continuous product and process improvements.
• Collect, analyze, and report on production and performance data.
• Deliver insights and updates to factory leadership and customers to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Identify and execute on opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Ensure that all production strategies align with broader company policies, operational goals, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct market analysis to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitor activities, and use insights to shape product strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to align product development and delivery goals.
• Engage with law enforcement and military stakeholders to gather feedback, understand operational challenges, and ensure products meet end-user needs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to establish process flows, production timelines, and capacity plans.
• Provide support to address production bottlenecks and maintain efficiency.
• Ensure all products comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards, working closely with quality assurance and compliance teams.
• Track product performance metrics, customer satisfaction, and market trends, and use data to guide product improvements and innovation.
• Make informed decisions regarding product features, enhancements, trade-offs, and resource allocation to maximize product value and profitability.
• Work with finance and manufacturing teams to ensure products are developed and produced within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Drive go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful product launches in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, manufacturing operations, or production leadership—preferably within the personal protection/body armor industry.
• Experience working with law enforcement or military stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of NIJ standards and body armor materials and production processes.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, develop strategic product plans, and drive performance metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems and continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Legal Requirement: Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) to comply with federal contracting regulations. Must be a US person as defined by ITAR.
• Language Proficiency: All candidates must be fluent in English, with the ability to speak, read, and write at a professional level.
Company:
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Pompano Beach, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.