Associate Product Manager
We have an outstanding career opportunity for an Associate Product Manager to join a leading company located in the Wheeling, IL surrounding area. Salary : $80k-105K We're looking for a curious, analytical, and driven Associate Product Manager to help shape the future of our core product lines. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn every facet of product management - from concept to commercialization - in a fast-paced consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment. You'll collaborate across Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to bring new ideas to market and optimize our existing portfolio.
Job Responsibilities :
- Drive Product Development : Support the creation of new products from idea to prototype, managing timelines and coordinating early manufacturing samples.
- Execute Go-to-Market Plans : Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches - aligning packaging, marketing assets, and inventory readiness for success.
- Be the Cross-Functional Connector : Act as the hub between Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to clarify requirements, solve problems, and ensure flawless execution.
- Ensure Data Accuracy : Maintain complete and accurate product master data - including SKUs and Bills of Materials (BOM) - within the ERP system.
- Analyze and Improve : Track performance, gather insights, and make data-driven recommendations to enhance product positioning and operational efficiency.
- Champion Operational Excellence : Continuously look for ways to streamline product workflows, improve visibility, and support the long-term success of the product portfolio.
Basic Hiring Criteria :
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field.Must be bilingual in English / Spanish.10 - 15 years of high volume manufacturing experience.1-2 years of experience in product or brand management, ideally within a CPG or manufacturing environment.Hands-on experience supporting new product launches, from concept to commercialization.Strong Excel capabilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and large dataset analysis).Experience maintaining data accuracy within ERP / MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).Communication : Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to translate technical details into clear business insights.Mindset : Highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful - able to thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration and initiative are key.Desired Qualifications :
Familiarity with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process in a manufacturing or CPG setting.Understanding of packaging, design, and retail merchandising best practices.Data visualization or reporting experience (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.