Associate Product Director, Hazmat Packaging - Miami

Company: Labelmaster
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Associate Product Director, Hazmat Packaging - Miami
Miami, FL
Full Time
Labelmaster
Senior Manager/Supervisor
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For more than 50 years in the hazmat logistics industry, Labelmaster has been the go-to source for companies who seek guidance in taking the complexity out of shipping dangerous goods. Whether our customers need physical goods, software solutions, or expert consultation, we help to ensure their shipments arrive at their destination without issue, making the world a safer place.
From the placard system that launched our company, to our award winningObexion (https://www.labelmaster.com/obexion) packing and industry changingCapsuloc (https://www.labelmaster.com/capsuloc) shippers, we've led our industry by being innovators, and we hire people who will drive us to continually improve.
For this once-in-a-lifetime role we're considering candidates who:

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  Are expert innovators in the field of UN Packaging for Dangerous Goods;
  
  
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  Have apparent excellence in Product Management;
  
  
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  Have a background in Packaging Engineering, and/or;
  
  
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  Have experience in Packaging Sales in the field of DG Compliance;
  
  
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  If they don't already live in the Chicagoland area, are willing to relocate.
  
  
  Benefits
  
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    Compensation Range: $120,000 - $160,000
    
    
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    Competitive Relocation Package available for out-of-state hire
    
    
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    Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
    
    
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    Matching 401(k) Program
    
    
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    Employee Referral Program
    
    
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    Support Programs: Education Assistance, Mentorship, Leadership Training, and more
    
    
    Job Summary
    Our Associate Product Director, Hazmat Packaging will be responsible for strategizing, innovating, defining, and managing product lines, as well as ensuring products comply with DG regulations and solve customer needs. They must achieve revenue, gross margin and market share goals for various product categories. This is a cross-functional role, working closely with R&D, manufacturing, suppliers, and supply chain, marketing and sales teams to ensure financial success. The position receives support from throughout the company, including Product Managers and Associate Project Managers.
    Essential Functions & Principal Accountabilities
    
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      Provide strategic leadership over our UN Packaging Product Line
      
      
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      Conceive new packaging solutions and refine existing Packaging Product Line
      
      
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      Improve sustainability of our Packaging Product Line
      
      
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      In collaboration with our sales team, meet our existing customers needs and attract new customers with new innovations
      
      
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      Produce, implement, and achieve annual Sales budget for the Packaging Product Line
      
      
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      Solve Customer problems
      
      
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      Maintain competitive pricing while ensuring strong margins
      
      
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      Maintain Packaging Product Line vendors
      
      
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      Develop new & improved products
      
      
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      Keep up to date with Packaging technology
      
      
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      Monitor & analyze Frequent Sales & Best Sellers
      
      
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      Maintain accountability for cost of goods sold
      
      
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      Manage & analyze inventory levels
      
      
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      Monitor pricing & provide pricing analysis on an ongoing basis
      
      
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      Attend trade shows
      
      
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      Train sales team members
      
      
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      Develop new markets
      
      
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      Monitor competition
      
      
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      Maintain regulatory knowledge
      
      
      Education and Experience
      
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        7-10 years DG packaging experience
        
        
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        Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
        
        
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        Bachelor of Science in Packaging preferred
        
        
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        Master's Degree in Business Management or Marketing desired
        
        
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        Proficiency in MS Office Suite
        
        
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        Microsoft Business Central
        Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
        
        
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        Knowledge of hazmat packaging design, testing, & certification
        
        
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        Specific regulatory knowledge pertaining to packaging systems/UN packaging
        
        
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        Strong people skills
        
        
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        Strong written & verbal communication skills
        
        
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        Analytical abilities
        
        
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        Strong ability to negotiate
        
        
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        EEO Employer - Veterans and IWD are strongly encouraged to apply
        Labelmaster is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. It is our intent to comply with our duty to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants as required by law. All requests for accommodations should be made in writing to Jay Hollins by emailing jhollins@labelmaster.com.
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