Title: Director, Product Strategy

Location: Clayton, MO

Salary: $203,00 and up depending on experience

Focus

The Director, Product Strategy is responsible for developing and maintaining division-wide product innovation and portfolio strategies that elevate Winchester's industry position and drive both top- and bottom-line growth. This role reports to the Vice President, Manufacturing Operations.

Essential Job Functions

Identify and evaluate opportunities for new products, services, or processes that drive growth
Explore new ideas, technologies, and processes to enhance operational efficiency, resiliency, and product quality
Lead and inspire product managers to deliver industry leading product portfolios
Recognize industry trends and business opportunities within the market
Reduce time to market for new products from concept to availability to the customer
Analyze performance data to align manufacturing to maximize productivity and minimize cost
Partner with the Sales organization in serving as a face of the organization when interacting with customers regarding opportunity, quality, or delivery situations
Operate in environment of rapidly changing priorities with large financial consequences
Supervise diverse, highly specialized technical experts and communicate issues with management and customers
Direct product management in demand‑based planning that maximizes operational capability
Identify emerging technologies that will move Winchester into new and stronger leadership positions
Advise executive leadership on yearly, short‑term, and long‑term innovation goals

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s or Masters Degree* with concentration in business, marketing, engineering, or related disciplines
Minimum of 10 years of experience in product development, management, engineering, or operations
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility and business impact
Strong leadership and relationship‑building skills with the ability to navigate complex organizations, build consensus, and drive organizational change
Highly proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Power user of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and capable of developing new analytical tools
Effective use capability of SAP Front End required

Location‑Specific Requirements

Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required
This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. To meet the government‑facility requirements, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen

Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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