Product Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: Production Product Manager Company: Prime Therapeutics Location: Saint Paul, MN Description: Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) is an innovative and emerging leader in the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) industry. Our mission is to provide the highest quality care and service for our members and empower clients to make informed decisions in health care management. Our strategy is to integrate pharmacy and health management for clinical, financial and ultimately member gain. We proudly serve over 14.6 million members across the United States. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of others, along with opportunities to develop and advance your career, come join our rapidly growing and dynamic company. We are headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota with major locations in Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas. This position is responsible for ensuring products, such as IPS and ePrescribe, meet the needs of Prime's clients and the industry. Working closely with Information Systems, Product Development, Client Engagement, and a staff of Product Analysts, this position will provide strategic leadership and secure the health of Prime's products. Main responsibilities of this position will be to own the operational performance for accuracy, efficiency and affordability of Prime's products to assist with reduction of cost for our clients. Responsibilities: Oversee a team of Analysts and Specialists to manage the operational ownership of products once implemented to production. Manage employee dashboard for productivity, quality, and process adherence. Ensure the interests of Product Development within Sales and Marketing are represented in current and future claims processing system deliverables through the most cost effective and efficient means available. Develop and maintain measurements for each product accountable for. Measurements should monitor volume, productivity, and quality of information to ensure operational excellence. Oversee escalated issues and deliver solutions in a timely manner to meet the needs of Prime clients and customers. Oversee the standardization of processes and ensure customer needs are incorporated into standard operating procedures. Develop and manage department budget, staff goals and objectives, project plans and resources. Accountable for staff performance and deliverables. Manage and provide direction with the prioritization of projects, staffing allocation and effort forecasting relating to current and future projects. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Three to five years experience with either Consumer Directed Health Plans or ePrescribe products. Preferred Qualifications: Previous management experience Interpersonal skills necessary to manage staff and build relationships across the enterprise. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience writing proposals and giving presentations. Ability to coordinate multiple projects/tasks simultaneously. Possess strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills. Ability to work under pressure and strict timelines Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint and Access. WHY WORK FOR PRIME? At Prime Therapeutics, we attract the brightest people those who want to be involved, empowered and rewarded for their achievements. We value people who are ambitious, adaptable to change and dedicated to excellence. We look for candidates who embrace creativity, challenges and collaboration. Our work facilities are modern, clean and provide our employees with the most up-to-date technology. We have a high-energy, fast-paced culture where we value new ideas, build teamwork, drive results and celebrate our accomplishments. Prime offers a competitive salary with bonus incentives. In addition, Prime provides an excellent benefit package including: medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, company paid disability insurance, generous Paid Time Off, 401(k) with a two component match, tuition reimbursement and more. We are proud to be an EOE/AA employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager Company: Pentair, Inc. Location: Anoka, MN Description: POSITION TITLE VALUE STREAM MANAGER DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION To provide leadership for the activities and personnel of the assigned Production Area / Value Streams in a manner to obtain a safe, efficient, productive, and economical manufacturing operation. Responsible for increasing the ratio of value to non-value and eliminating waste in the overall supply chain from start to finish, for a defined product family; and for ensuring that the value stream meets or exceeds customer requirements. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology. Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work. Leading the day-to-day production activities within the value stream(s) to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made. Track daily performance; verify team leader counter measures and recovery plans are in place for missed targets. Ensure process center communication boards are being used on a daily basis. Recommend and implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement and staffing in support of production plans as well as cost-effective procedures, systems, tooling, equipment, etc., to continually improve manufacturing productivity. Coordinate and facilitate activities that respond to customer and market needs through contact with marketing and sales departments and district sales offices. Participate, monitor and maintain adherence to established departmental budgets -- both expense and capital. Develop open lines of communication to continually monitor employee attitudes and concerns, and implement appropriate actions with input from Human Resources. Responsible for requisitioning, placing, training, directing, appraising, promoting, disciplining, or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees assigned to the Production Area / Value Streams. Ensure the proper application of established employee regulations, policies, wage and salary administration policies, and safety and health regulations. Ensure cultural diversity is maintained and enhanced at all times. Assist with the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans. Provide coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement to team leaders, associates and managers to promote the growth and development of the value stream team. Support new process and product development and implementation. Be highly visible to associates and create a safe environment for participation. Promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving. Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED BA or BS in business, engineering or related field or equivalent experience. 3 years in a Manufacturing Leadership Role or equivalent. Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS SUPERVISION OF OTHERS Production Areas Personnel REPORTS TO Reports to Operations Manager Job requires approximately 5% travel.

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager Company: Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Postion is responsible for coordinating and directing all areas of production in the Assembly and Fabrication departments of a large manufactuting facility. Supervise operations to best manage personnel, equipment and materials. Directly supervise Managers and indirectly supervise Supervisors. Position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of employees including maintenance of records, interviewing, hiring, performance reviews, and fostering teamwork among subordinates and production employees. Allocate proper manning levels to support subordinates to maintain schedule requirements. Will conduct production meetings to review and discuss qualify, safety, cost, delivery and productivity. Qualifications: BS in production management or engineering preferred 7-10 years manufacturing experience in a similiar role and related industry Knowledge of labor relations Prefer background with a union environment Talent management skills Position is Direct Hire with excellent benefits and compensation based on experience. To be considered, please send your resume to Register to View Patty - Register to View

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager Company: Spherion Location: Mankato, MN Description: Manufacturing Manager Manufacturing Manager:Exciting opportunity with a growing company. We are looking for an up and coming or established person to lead our rapidly growing company. This position reports directly to the owner of the company.Candidate needs:1. To be a positive take charge leader with decision making ability to meet customer quality and on time delivery requirements profitably through hard work and creativity while taking ownership of their decisions. 2. To have the ability to clearly communicate direction to employees as well as throughout all departments of the company while respecting others' ideas or suggestions.3. To encourage the creative involvement of every employee and to create a positive work environment.4. To be able to handle constant production schedule changes.5. Excel, enjoy and have fun in a stressful fast paced environment.6. To be a Quality orientated Leader and MentorThis position would oversee all aspects of production including production scheduling and planning.Requirements:4 year college degree.10-15+ years experience in the wire and cable industry with supervisory experience.Scheduling experience. Machine programming, maintenance and operation experience.Familiarity with ISO 9000, UL requirements.