Global Director Product Management, Smallwares - hybrid

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About the job

SUMMARY
This role leads a team of product managers and will be the business manager of Franke smallware’s products.  This role will be a cross-functional team leader, overseeing the following for Franke smallware’s: product life cycle management, portfolio management, new product development programs, commercialization plans, voice of customer and market research, and go-to market strategy. 

Your tasks

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
•Initially help lead the change management journey, with the support of leadership, from current processes and behaviors to new processes and behaviors to establish a high-impact product management team. 
•Work very closely with Franke Asia Sourcing team.
•Lead and effectively manage tradeoffs between short- and long-term product priorities leveraging portfolio analysis methodologies.
•Lead strategic assessment work including trends analysis, VOC/customer needs, competitive landscape, and internal capabilities audits.
•Lead the development, cascade, and adoption of product vision, strategy, and roadmap development. 
•Create value and lead product life cycle management and prioritization by driving NPD, improving product profitability, and sustaining the value and relevance of existing product portfolio.
•Help drive strategic and transactional pricing activities to maximize value capture.
•Act as product expert, developing, and supporting sales enablement programs related to the assigned product lines. 
•Act as back-of-house operations expert, deeply understanding the needs of our key account customers.
•Collaborate cross-functionally to conceptualize and develop new products or enhance existing ones, including conducting market research, identifying customer requirements, and defining product specifications and roadmaps.
•Initiate and support business cases for NPDs that execute elements; Submit for management approval project justifications related to new product development for the assigned product lines.
•Lead the project prioritization in collaboration with project management to ensure that projects are delivered on time per the customer and quality needs.
•Actively lead and support new product development and change projects in partnership with sales, engineering, operations, and supply chain.
•Lead and manage product portfolio phase-in, phase-out, and continuous improvements and collaborate with engineering, supply chain and operations on engineering change requests, complexity reduction, and relocation management.
•Collaborate with engineering, supply chain and operations to identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering, and complexity reduction projects.
•Drive simplification and platforming by collaborating with engineering and operations to expand, leverage, and scale technology and feature platforms.
•Other duties as assigned

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
•Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 
•Advanced Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
•Advanced Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
•High Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
•High Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
•Very High Reasoning Skills - Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
•Computer Skills: Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Design related software, 3-D Design Software, Internet software, Manufacturing software, Database software.
•Project Management – Ability to manage multiple workloads from a department level, assigning projects based on team members skill level and area of expertise. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
•Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering, Business Management
•10 + years’ experience in an Engineering position, 
•5 + years management experience
•OR equivalent combination of education and experience
•Strong project management skills and experience with leading high profile projects
•Advanced operational knowledge of restaurant procedures and practices, equipment and skills needed to perform various tasks within a restaurant environment preferred but not required.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Directly supervise staff 
 

What we offer you

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Wellness Incentives

Onsite Gym & Clinic

Contact details

Stephanie Myers, HRBP

stephanie.myers@franke.com