Product Line Manager, Protein
The Product Line Manager will be responsible for:
Owning the full P&L performance of the assigned bacon category, including revenue, margin, pricing, and inventory strategies
Developing and executing category strategy, assortment planning, and innovation roadmaps to drive profitable growth
Managing pricing activities (daily, weekly, seasonal) in coordination with senior commercial leadership
Monitoring supply‑demand balance, service levels, and inventory health (fresh vs. frozen, distressed inventory, seasonal needs)
Partnering closely with Sales to support customer pricing, specifications, RFPs, and negotiations
Serving as the primary category subject‑matter expert and main point of contact for Sales and cross‑functional teams
Collaborating with FP&A and Operations to build and maintain break‑even and profitability models
Providing strategic guidance to Planning & Scheduling teams related to raw material utilization and production mix
Supporting key customer relationships as needed to maintain category insight and industry awareness
Tracking market dynamics, customer insights, and internal performance metrics to inform decision‑making
Traveling up to ~30% as needed to support customers, plants, and internal stakeholders
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