**Company Description**Established in 1984, Midwest Air Technologies, Inc. (MAT Holdings, Inc.) is a privately held $2.0 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide. The company's core businesses include the production, sales, and service of products in the fencing, lawn & garden, automotive, and power equipment sectors. MAT is a family of companies providing employment opportunities to more than 14,000 team members worldwide.**Key Responsibilities**- Guide the manufacturing process for new products in agricultural fencing to meet master expectations for quality and functionality- Document Quality Control issues and communicate with customers, sales, and production staff to resolve issues- Work closely with overseas manufacturing team to ensure that correct procedures are followed, potential problems/delays are avoided, actual problems are identified, and the appropriate corrective action is taken to satisfy the customer's expectations.- Recommend new technology or methods to ensure quality and efficient production of products- Support production through recommendations on assembly methods, line balance, operator training, and process control- Assist in new product development to match the voice of customer, innovation, and product evolution- Assist in the development of the MATI agricultural fencing products including Horse and Field Fencing non-climb / vmesh, Hinge, S Knot, Cross Lock, etc- Work closely with production and sales to monitor product attributes and align engineering designs with market demands and company capabilities**Qualifications****Competencies**- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data organizationally.- Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create solutions.- Delivers on commitments, has strong follow-up skills, and shows consistency between words and actions.- Proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.- Highly organized, results-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.- Self-motivated and results-oriented work ethic- Proven history of coordinating or managing projects- Proven history in metric-based quality control methods- Proficiency with Microsoft Office- Ability to travel domestically / overseas.**Education/Experience**:- 10+ years of work experience in a product management role for agricultural fencing- Bachelor's degree - BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.- Microsoft Office skill a must; Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop a plus**Additional Information**All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
