Senior Manager, Product Management - Global Food Industry
Job Description
Position Overview
The Global Food Industry Senior Manager, Product Management at Regal Rexnord is responsible for driving organic growth through successful alignment and positioning of Regal Rexnord products within the Food Industry – with a special emphasis on the Conveyance Division’s product portfolio. You will develop and execute multi‐year product roadmaps, ensure industry value propositions are clear and impactful, collaborate cross-functionally to achieve industry alignment, and leverage the voice of the customer to drive outside-in decision making. Additionally, you will set pricing strategies for leading industry products, manage P&L and KPIs, and use market data to make informed decisions – all with an 80/20 industry and application mindset. Passion for innovation with purpose, customer success, and continuous improvement is key to your success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading Regal Rexnord’s Food Industry Strategic Growth Initiatives:
- Lead cross-disciplinary and cross-divisional teams to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives within the Food Industry.
- Develop, participate in, train and eventually oversee RRX Sales and Marketing associates on Regal Rexnord’s Food values across applications, sub-segments, and focus markets.
- Own Regal Rexnord’s cross-sell strategy for the Food industry while collaborating with other Commercial team members for planning and deployment.
- Define and Maintain Global Food Product Roadmap:
- Segment the portfolio by geography, application, customer, and product tier – mapping unmet needs, market trends, and designing tiered product variants.
- Apply an 80/20 mindset by planning legacy product sunsetting alongside new product launches, including product line simplification, alternative plans, and end-of-life communications.
- Embed continuous feedback loops from customers, field-service teams, and sales channels via Voice-of-Customer sessions.
- Partner with new product and engineering teams to align customer-focused innovation with industry trends.
- Monitor Performance Metrics & Drive Continuous Improvement:
- Define and track KPIs such as SKU Count, New Product Sales, Price Realization, and On-Time Delivery.
- Manage Industry P&L to create a durable, profitable growth plan with an 80/20 mindset.
- Develop real-time dashboards and conduct monthly/quarterly business reviews to assess performance against targets.
- Initiate problem solving and cross-functional groups to address underperformance and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct Market Research, Competitive Analysis & Voice of Customer:
- Leverage secondary research (industry reports, patent reviews, etc.) to monitor technology trends, regulatory shifts, and competitor moves.
- Translate insights into actionable product requirements, prioritization matrices, and strategic recommendations.
- Establish Strategic Pricing Models & Go-to-Market Frameworks:
- Develop total cost-of-ownership calculators, pricing strategies, and rebate structures to optimize customer value.
- Collaborate with finance, commercial operations, and sales to set contractual terms, promotional plans, and service agreements while monitoring win/loss data.
- Build business cases for share gain investments with customer and industry-focused analysis to present to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven knowledge of Food and/or consumer goods industry sectors.
- 10-15 years of relevant B2B product management/commercialization experience in the industrial manufacturing industry.
- Willingness to travel up to 20-30%.
Leadership Competencies
- Growth Mindset: Ability to push boundaries and think differently to outpace market growth.
- Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, multi-mode communications tailored to diverse audiences.
- Instills Trust: Builds confidence through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Customer Focus: Develops strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Business Insight: Leverages market and business knowledge to advance organizational goals.
Compensation Details
Salary: $125,000 - $180,000
The salary range provided reflects the company’s base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Actual salary is determined by factors such as worksite location, candidate’s skill set, experience, education, and internal peer comparisons.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates worldwide dedicated to providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion. Their electric motors and air moving subsystems, along with a portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and automation offerings, serve a diverse range of end markets—from factory automation and food & beverage to aerospace, medical, and agriculture. For more details and to view their Sustainability Report, please visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. For accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. Note: Regal Rexnord does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless a signed agreement is in place.