Product Line Manager

Based in Poway, California (North San Diego County), Toray Membrane USA, Inc. (TMUS) is looking for a full-time PRODUCT LINE MANAGER to join its team. This position will be responsible for managing the Residential/CSM product line (MB4) and coordinating with other departments to grow the specific business target. This position will serve as the company’s in-house expert and specialist coordinating technical, manufacturing, and marketing aspects of a defined product line. Salary: $110k to $130k/year (base) commensurate with experience plus variable compensation component.

Essential Duties include:

• Interfaces with Regional Sales Managers, Global Sales Team (GST) members, and TMUS customers, including end users, consulting engineers, OEMs, government officials, and all others to promote the sale of Toray products and services.
• Define products needed by the marketplace using input from Regional Sales Managers, consultants, and end users.
• Coordinates with manufacturing to prepare prototypes and products for sale. Manage field tests and obtain data for review internally and remedial action if necessary.
• Attend weekly scheduling meetings and provide input to manufacturing on order priorities and ship dates as necessary.
• Establish pricing, coordinate promotional materials, conduct training, prepare technical papers, and participate in trade show activities.
• Select and manage subcontractors and/or consultants used by the company from time to time under the direction of management.
• Prepare annual capital and sales budgets for the product line.
• Determine if pilot testing or demonstrations are necessary and then plan and manage this activity.
• Coordinate with HQ on compliance and certification standards, such as FDA, NSF, EU, ASME, etc., to meet current regulations.
• Control inventory levels through the sales and procurement of MB4 production and components from HQ and TAK, a sister company.
• Conduct training presentations as necessary to educate company personnel, Regional Sales Managers, and the Global Sales Team on the product line.
• Provide market feedback on important matters with respect to the company’s commercial and competitive position.
• Interface and report as required with other Toray business and regional operations such as Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Membrane Division HQ in Japan.
• Travel on behalf of the company using company funds in a responsible manner, following all company policies.
• Coordinate with Sales, Human Resources, Manufacturing staff, and other departments in the company.
• Conduct yourself as a good corporate citizen and encourage others to do the same, following the guidelines and policies of the company, as well as the employee handbook. 

Experience/Skills Required

The ideal candidate will have at least seven (7) years of experience in the membrane field and water treatment industry. 

Must possess technical knowledge of RO, UF, MF, and NF products for the food/beverage industry as well as comprehensive knowledge of the production process. The ability to understand client needs, maintain client satisfaction, as well as possess effective communication and negotiation skills is required. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, organizational skills, effective presentation skills, the ability to troubleshoot and engage in problem resolution, multi-task and shift priorities where necessary, as well as work efficiently and professionally under pressure, and be detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills also required.

Education/Certifications. Must possess a bachelor’s degree. A degree in Science or Engineering is preferred.

Other Important Information. TMUS offers rich employee benefits that include a 100% company-paid medical plan, 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, gym membership, and many more. In connection with an application for employment, applicants considered for hire will be required to submit to a post-offer employment health screen and background check to include criminal history consistent with applicable federal and state laws. NOTE: Interested candidates must include a COVER LETTER when submitting a resume for consideration if applying for this opportunity.

The company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or membership in any other legally protected category.

Interested? To apply, please forward your Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]. Principles ONLY. No recruiters or search firms, please.

Toray Membrane USA, Inc.