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Product Manager - Chain

Peer Chain & Sprockets Waukegan, IL

Waukegan, IL

1mo ago Closed

$95k - $110k/yr Full time Manager Product Development Product Management

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 30, 2026).

Job Description

Product Manager for the Chain product line oversees pricing, inventory management, and overall strategy with cross-functional collaboration and up to 40% travel.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough technical understanding of the product line
Monitor competitors and market dynamics, aligning with PEER's long term strategy
Advocate the PEER brand to the sales team to sustain motivation and drive
Lead development and evaluation of industry products to grow profitability
Capture market requirements to position the product line as best in class
Assist engineering and manufacturing in setting specifications and tolerances for standard products
Partner with Engineering to deliver product training for frontline colleagues
Collaborate with Inventory Control and Production to meet changing industry requirements efficiently
Serve as the bridge between Manufacturing Plants and Sales Organizations
Promote the product line by partnering with Marketing to develop sales tools and literature
Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, QA, and Manufacturing to ensure customer demands are met
Perform miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Formal mechanical engineering background
Proven experience in the chain industry
Minimum of 5 years in Product Management, Application Sales/Engineering, or Manufacturing
Experience with metalworking, machining, and manufacturing processes
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated success leading teams and developing people
Strong technical foundation
Skilled in mathematics and data analysis
Ability to work with multinational teams
Confidence speaking with customers when needed
Strong presentation abilities
Organized and detail oriented
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
Ability to travel 30 to 40 percent domestically and internationally
Motivated with a desire to learn and grow within the organization
Able to work onsite when not traveling

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible hours
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Profit sharing plan
STD, LTD and life insurance
Generous PTO policy and paid holidays
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location

Headquarters in Waukegan, IL, USA (onsite)

Job Type

Full-time

How to Apply

Apply at www.peerchain.com/about-us/careers

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