Product Owner, Manufacturing & Production Processes
Overview
Own the product roadmap for manufacturing and distribution systems at DTEL Engineering & Consultants Inc, an onsite role in Pittsburgh, PA. You will align production processes with strategic business goals, bridging the gap between operations and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and quality control, to deliver measurable improvements. This role demands independence, sharp problem-solving, and a deep understanding of production economics. You will drive change in a hands-on environment where your decisions directly impact efficiency and output.
What You'll Do8
- 1Define and prioritize the product backlog for manufacturing software and process improvements within the first 90 days.
- 2Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to map production workflows and identify bottlenecks.
- 3Translate business requirements into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
- 4Drive quarterly planning and resource allocation, aligning product goals with production capacity.
- 5Monitor quality control metrics and product performance, using data to guide iterative refinements.
- 6Facilitate stakeholder reviews and demo sessions, ensuring transparency on progress and trade-offs.
- 7Implement Jira and Confluence to track product initiatives and streamline communication.
- 8Champion process improvements in the warehouse and assembly lines, reducing waste and cycle time.
Requirements8
- 15+ years as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a manufacturing or production environment.
- 2Hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning and backlog grooming.
- 3Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for production planning.
- 4Proven ability to analyze cost data and quality metrics to drive product decisions.
- 5Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to present to executives and shop-floor teams.
- 6Adept at using SQL to query production databases and generate actionable insights.
- 7Self-starter with a track record of working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- 8Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or PMP is a plus.
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