Senior Product Manager, Manufacturing & Supply Chain at First Resonance

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$150,000 – $180,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain, or related fields, with a strong preference for experience within a startup or enterprise software environment
Extensive hands-on experience with ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, or other critical factory-floor software, demonstrating a deep understanding of their functionalities and integration challenges
Proven track record of working directly with manufacturers and supply chain experts (e.g., engineers, operators, planners, inventory specialists, supply chain directors) at various organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to own the end-to-end product lifecycle from initial strategic concept and ideation through detailed implementation, with exceptional attention to detail in the hand-off and collaboration with Engineering teams
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools for advanced functional prototyping, developing detailed specifications, analyzing complex user feedback, and generating data-driven, actionable recommendations
A highly customer-centric mindset with a demonstrated ability to deeply understand, effectively frame, and innovatively solve complex customer problems
Strong excitement and vision for envisioning and shaping the future of customer solutions

Responsibilities

Lead product strategy and execution: Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for key areas within manufacturing and supply chain, aligning with company goals and market opportunities
Drive complex problem-solving: Proactively identify and deeply understand intricate manufacturing and supply chain challenges, translating them into clear product requirements and innovative solutions
Champion user-centric design: Partner closely with customers through advanced user research, iterative prototyping, and comprehensive acceptance testing to deeply understand and optimize their complex manufacturing workflows
Cross-functional leadership: Collaborate extensively with Engineering, Product Design, Customer Success, and Marketing teams to transform complex manufacturing processes into intuitive, high-quality user experiences
Strategic impact and continuous improvement: Identify and prioritize significant opportunities to improve our existing product and contribute actively to the overall product strategy, balancing critical user needs, technical feasibility, and overarching business goals
Data-driven decision making: Leverage quantitative and qualitative data, user insights, and competitive analysis to inform product decisions, create compelling initiatives, and validate product ideas and designs
Mentorship and guidance: Provide guidance and share best practices with other product managers and cross-functional team members, fostering a culture of product excellence

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product StrategyRoadmap PlanningUser ResearchPrototypingManufacturing SystemsSupply Chain ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingProduct Lifecycle Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Product Manager role?

The salary range is $150K - $180K.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain, or related fields, with extensive hands-on experience with ERP and MES systems, and a preference for startup or enterprise software environments.

What is the team structure like for this position?

You'll join a small, high-impact product team, working directly with engineers and customers.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Product Manager role?

A strong candidate has deep, firsthand experience from the factory floor, supply chain, or manufacturing systems, plus 8+ years in related fields and hands-on ERP/MES experience, with the ability to lead strategy and collaborate cross-functionally.

First Resonance

Manufacturing software platform for hardware production

About First Resonance

First Resonance provides a manufacturing software platform called ION, which is designed to improve the production process for hardware companies. The platform allows engineers and technicians to navigate through various production steps easily, capturing comments, attaching files, and sharing feedback in real-time. ION integrates multiple aspects of manufacturing, including purchasing parts, managing inventory, and overseeing the supply chain, ensuring high-quality production and compliance with regulatory standards. Unlike its competitors, First Resonance focuses on creating a user-friendly interface that enhances collaboration and visibility throughout the manufacturing process. The company's goal is to help hardware companies, from startups to large enterprises, achieve faster and more efficient production while maintaining high standards of quality.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

11-50Employees