Product Line Manager Hard Armor

[Applicants: Be among the first 25 applicants | Industry: Law Enforcement | Type: Full-time | Level: Mid-Senior level] Summary:The Hard Armor Product Line Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of the hard armor product portfolio, including ballistic plates, shields, and related protective systems. This position plays a key role in driving innovation, ensuring product quality, overseeing production processes, and delivering on both customer expectations and business goals.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Lifecycle & Strategic ManagementOversee the full product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life for hard armor lines.Define and execute product strategies that align with customer needs, market demands, and organizational objectives.Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to develop and refine product roadmaps.Maintain deep knowledge of industry standards (e.g., NIJ) and ensure compliance across all products.Production Oversight & Process ManagementEngage in both pre-production (planning) and production (control and supervision) stages.Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure efficient, high-quality production output.Address real-time production issues and bottlenecks, making rapid decisions to minimize downtime and meet delivery goals.Ensure that customer orders are completed on time, within budget, and meet or exceed quality standards.Cross-functional CoordinationLiaise between Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Support to align strategy and execution.Communicate production goals, changes, and process improvements clearly across teams.Support the integration of customer feedback into continuous product and process improvements.Performance Analysis & ReportingCollect, analyze, and report on production and performance data.Deliver insights and updates to factory leadership and customers to ensure transparency and alignment.Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements to ...