Stainless Steel Product Manager

Product Manager (Stainless Steel)

Bring your expertise in product management and manufacturing to an Product Manager (Stainless Steel) where you will enjoy competitive pay, 100% company-paid medical and dental, and a 401(k) with up to 4% company match at one of the most respected manufacturing facilities in Northwest Arkansas.

NXA USA is seeking an experienced and driven Product Manager (Stainless Steel) to own the full product lifecycle for our growing stainless steel division. This is a high-impact role responsible for product strategy, vendor coordination, pricing, inventory planning, and launch execution — built for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, strategy, and product development.

The Product Manager (Stainless Steel) will serve as the single point of accountability for the stainless steel product division, eliminating bottlenecks, accelerating time-to-market, and giving executive leadership the bandwidth to focus on higher-level growth initiatives. This is an opportunity to build something scalable from the ground up.

Company Overview

Founded in 2003, NXA began its journey as a family-owned business specializing in process and utility piping work. Over the years, we have grown and diversified into two separate companies, expanding our offerings to include a comprehensive range of high-quality products and solutions. Today, NXA Manufacturing operates as its own entity, designing and fabricating custom stainless-steel equipment with an emphasis on products for the food, beverage, and dairy industry.

As an industry leader, we hold our team members to the highest standards, ensuring that we hire the best talent available. Our reputation for work safety, meeting deadlines, delivering quality products, and staying within budget underscores our commitment to excellence. As a family-owned business, we also understand the importance of investing in our team members and giving back to our local community.

Why you should join the NXA USA Team:

• Competitive pay with opportunity for advancement – as the company grows, you can move up the ranks. We are a career driven company where there are very real and achievable advancement opportunities. 
• Phenomenal Leadership – the owner of the company has over 40 years of experience in the industry. He has built the company on a strong foundation and continues to invest in the company by purchasing the latest technology and equipment in the industry. As a leader in the industry, we hold our team members to an elite standard by hiring the best of the best.
• Safety – We strive to keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Great Work Culture – Join a team of highly skilled tradesman that work very well together because of the team-based mentality. 
• Arkansas Business of the Year Finalist in 2020 
• 2022 Diversity in the Workplace Award
• Voted Best Manufacturer in the 2022 Arkansas Best of Biz Awards
• Committed to Sustainability: 2021 Mayor’s Environmental Stewardship Award | Green & Sustainable Business of the Year. 
• Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: Fayetteville has been ranked in the top 10 “Best Places to Live” according to the U.S. News & World’s Annual Reporting list for a consecutive 8 years in a row.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle for the stainless steel division from concept and sourcing through production, quality review, launch, and post-market evaluation.
• Identify gaps in the current product portfolio and bring forward well-researched recommendations for new product development opportunities to executive leadership.
• Lead all vendor coordination efforts including identifying and vetting new suppliers, negotiating pricing and lead times, managing day-to-day vendor relationships, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Maintain organized vendor records and serve as the primary point of contact for all supplier communications; develop contingency sourcing plans to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine pricing strategies across the full stainless steel product line; conduct regular analysis of raw material costs, competitor pricing, and market trends to protect margins and identify opportunities.
• Prepare and present pricing proposals and margin reports to leadership on a regular cadence, clearly articulating the rationale and projected impact on division profitability.
• Own inventory planning and demand forecasting, working closely with operations to ensure stock levels are maintained without excess carrying costs; monitor production schedules and sales velocity to get ahead of potential shortfalls or overstock situations.
• Develop and maintain inventory reporting tools and dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into product availability, reorder triggers, and fulfillment timelines.
• Drive branding alignment and end-to-end launch execution for all new stainless steel products, coordinating cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Conduct structured post-launch reviews analyzing sales performance, customer feedback, and margin outcomes; deliver comprehensive reporting and actionable improvement recommendations to executive leadership quarterly.
• Supervise team members within the stainless steel division per NXA handbook; complete bi-annual performance scorecards and progression plans for each direct report.
• Participate in interviewing candidates for open positions and partner with leadership on hiring decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in product management, product development, or a related role within a manufacturing or industrial products environment senior office management, executive administration, operations, or a related role
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and navigate supply chain challenges administrative systems, facilities coordination, and vendor management
• Strong analytical skills with experience in pricing strategy, margin analysis, and inventory forecasting 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple products and projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills; comfortable presenting to executive leadership
• Experience with stainless steel products, food and beverage equipment, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Dental Coverage- premium paid for team member, Payroll deduction for dependents after 60 days
• 100% Company-Paid Medical (High-Deductible) for team member, Payroll deduction for dependents after 60 days
• Buy-Up Copay Medical Plan Option for team member and dependents, Payroll deduction after 60 days
• STD, LTD, Accident, Critical and Life Insurance- payroll deducted after 60 days
• Vision Coverage- payroll deducted after 60 days
• 401K up to 4% match after 60 days 
• Virtual Health/Mental Health- Paid for team members and dependents starting date of hire
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.