Product Manager (High Visibility Garments)

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PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Product Manager (High Visibility) in Manchester. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,300 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130+ countries and 11 Global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA and Australia.We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.

JOB TITLE: Product Manager (High Visibility)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
REPORTS TO: Category Manager

JOB SUMMARY

As the Product Manager (High Visibility) at Portwest, you will lead the development and management of our high-visibility product range, ensuring it meets the highest industry standards for safety, durability, and innovation. You will be responsible for driving product strategy, conducting market analysis, and managing the product lifecycle from concept to delivery. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, you will optimize product offerings while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Your role will also involve mentoring junior team members and serving as the technical expert for high-visibility products, ensuring the successful execution of projects that meet both commercial and customer expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage deadlines to ensure timely project completion.

• Conduct competitor analysis to inform commercial decisions for your product range.

• Present product proposals to a selection committee and other stakeholders for approval.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Occasional travel may be required to meet with the product team and suppliers in person.

• Optimize product costs to deliver maximum value to our customers.

• Serve as the technical expert for your product range.

• Oversee the creation of comprehensive technical specifications for products.

• Lead the approval process for samples, from initial stages to final sealed tape, mentoring junior team members throughout.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Product Management role.

• Relevant degree in design or garment technology.

• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

COMPANY AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2023

• Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022

• Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021

• Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - In Business Ireland 2020

• Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2023

• Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019

• Exporter of the Year 2018

• Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Portwest do not support visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a right to work and must fulfil any relevant visa / work permit requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest are anequalopportunityemployer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.