Product Line Manager

Join Big Dutchman as a Product Line Manager – Take Action for Future Generations

At Big Dutchman, our motto "Taking action for future generations" drives everything we do. For over 80 years, we've been shaping the future of agriculture in more than 100 countries with innovative, high-tech solutions for egg, poultry, and pig production.

As a global leader, we're proud to empower farmers around the world to feed the planet more sustainably. With more than 3,400 employees across five continents, we are committed to animal-friendly and efficient farming practices that serve both people and the planet.

If you're looking for a purpose-driven role in a forward-thinking company that values its people and impact, we invite you to join our team as a:

Product Line Manager Position Summary 

The Product Line Manager – is responsible for overseeing the full range of Big Dutchman products related to commercial poultry industry production in North America. This role serves as a vital liaison between engineering, sales, purchasing, and customers, ensuring the company's product portfolio remains aligned with market demands. The Product Line Manager drives innovation, supports cross-functional collaboration, and ensures effective product lifecycle management; from development and introduction to ongoing improvements and end-of-life planning.

Product Line Manager Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, prioritize, and manage the implementation of new product introductions and continuous improvement of existing product lines utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Processes through end-of life (EOL).
• Maintain/Create the Product Roadmap that clearly communicates to the organization the product strategy.
• Align and influence the Global Product Management team for your product line to ensure that U.S. market needs are incorporated into new global products under development.
• Lead cross-functional project teams across R&D, Engineering, Sales, and After-Sales Service for new product launches, utilizing the Big Dutchman Product Development Process.
• Identify and manage new product requests, guide them through the Product Approval Review (PAR) process, and provide status updates through structured product review meetings.
• Conduct market research to define customer needs and cost targets using input from the field sales team and customers.
• Maintain awareness of competitive offerings and provide insights to support strategic planning.
• Evaluate and decide whether a product should be Made to Order or maintained as Inventory Stock, aligning with demand, lead times, and cost targets.
• Set appropriate minimum inventory levels for stock products to satisfy market requirements.
• Support sales and sales support teams in product application and the customization of standard offerings
• Address customer concerns by initiating corrective product changes and improvements
• Optimize product portfolios to drive growth and profitability through margin analysis and cost reduction efforts
• Ensure all products comply with safety regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with departments to develop and distribute accurate product communications, including:
• Develop and Edit product bulletins.
• Assist with product pricing requirements as needed.
• Service and maintenance manuals co-ordination.
• Training and promotional materials.
• Manage the full range of equipment offerings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support product and business goals.

Product Line Manager Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Poultry Science, or General Business.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of product management experience.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with broiler, breeder, and/or turkey equipment is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate across departments.
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

At Big Dutchman, we're more than just a workplace — we're a global community of innovators, problem-solvers, and future-shapers. Whether you're in the warehouse, in the field, or behind a desk, your work helps farmers feed the world more efficiently and sustainably.

What We Offer:

• A supportive company culture with global reach
• Competitive compensation and benefits 
• Career growth opportunities in a forward-thinking industry
• A purpose-driven mission: "Taking action for future generations"
• A chance to be part of something bigger — and have fun doing it

Ready to make a real impact with your work? Let's build a better future, together.

Other possible job titles include: Product Line Manager, Poultry Systems (North America), Senior Product Manager, Poultry Equipment, Global Product Manager, Poultry (U.S. Market Lead), Product Portfolio Manager, Poultry Solutions, Product Manager, Poultry Housing and Feeding Systems, Product Lifecycle Manager, Poultry Equipment, Portfolio Manager, Poultry Production Systems, Product Strategy Manager, Poultry, Product Roadmap Manager, Poultry Systems, Category Manager, Poultry Equipment, Offering Manager, Poultry Solutions, Business Line Manager, Poultry, Product Line Owner, Poultry Systems, Commercial Product Manager, Poultry, Market Manager, Poultry Equipment, Segment Manager, Poultry Production, New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager, Poultry, Product Development Manager, Poultry Systems, Go-to-Market Manager, Poultry Portfolio, Product Operations Manager, Poultry, Product Line Manager, Poultry – U.S., Regional Product Manager, Poultry – North America, Americas Product Manager, Poultry Equipment, Principal Product Manager, Poultry Systems, Lead Product Manager, Poultry Portfolio, Director of Product Management, Poultry, Associate Product Line Manager, Poultry, Product and Inventory Manager, Poultry Systems, PLM Manager, Poultry Equipment, Product Industrialization Manager, Poultry, Product Cost and Margin Manager, Poultry.