Ainsley Search Group is seeking a Product Manager who will own the full P&L for an established industrial product line. This on-site role in Millersville, PA combines strategic leadership with hands-on accountability for profitability, market growth, and cross-functional execution across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Position overview
Reporting to senior business leadership, this role carries full P&L responsibility for an established industrial product line that serves customers in heavy industrial and infrastructure markets. You will own the product strategy, drive profitable growth, optimize operations, and act as the business leader for the portfolio. While this is an individual contributor position, it offers significant organizational visibility and the opportunity to influence multiple functions without direct authority. Compensation ranges from USD 110,000 to 150,000 per year, and the role is based on site in Millersville, PA.
Responsibilities
- Own the complete P&L for the assigned product line, driving revenue growth and profitability.
- Develop annual operating plans, forecasts, budgets, and long-range business strategies.
- Monitor financial performance, margins, pricing, market share, and key business metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability through pricing strategy, operational improvements, and portfolio optimization.
- Develop and execute the long-term product roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Evaluate market opportunities, customer needs, and competitive trends to drive sustainable growth.
- Manage the entire product lifecycle, including new product introductions, product rationalization, and end-of-life planning.
- Develop pricing strategies that maximize competitiveness and profitability.
- Partner with Operations and Manufacturing leadership to balance customer demand with production capabilities.
- Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing capacity, lead times, scheduling constraints, and operational efficiencies.
- Collaborate with Engineering on capital investment projects, manufacturing improvements, and new product launches.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Work cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges impacting customer satisfaction or business performance.
- Partner with Sales to develop growth strategies, improve customer penetration, and identify new market opportunities.
- Gather Voice of Customer feedback and translate market needs into actionable business strategies.
- Support strategic account initiatives through product positioning and competitive differentiation.
- Utilize market intelligence and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and emerging industry trends.
- Serve as the business leader for the product line, influencing Engineering, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service.
- Build alignment across departments to ensure business objectives, operational priorities, and customer commitments remain synchronized.
- Lead strategic business reviews while communicating product performance, opportunities, risks, and action plans to leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of Product Management experience within a technical B2B manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing a technical product portfolio throughout its lifecycle.
- Previous P&L ownership or significant financial accountability strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, capacity constraints, scheduling, lead times, and operational decision-making.
- Experience partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Finance.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
- Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Location
Millersville, PA (onsite)
About the opportunity
This is not a traditional Product Manager role. The position suits someone who thinks and operates like a General Manager, owning a business, making strategic decisions, and driving operational performance. You will have full ownership of a technical product line, leading both its commercial strategy and financial performance while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance.
The ideal candidate understands that product management extends beyond product development. Success requires balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, pricing strategy, profitability, operational constraints, and long-term growth initiatives.
If you enjoy making business decisions, influencing cross-functional teams, and owning the success of an entire product portfolio, this opportunity offers meaningful impact.
Why this opportunity
Take ownership of an established product line with substantial growth potential. You will shape business strategy, influence operational performance, and directly affect financial results alongside experienced leaders across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and finance. This is a chance to build a business rather than merely manage a product, with visibility across the organization and a lasting impact on the portfolio.
