{"id":1141932,"url":"https://alion.io/job/taylor-associate-product-manager","title":"Associate Product Manager","company":{"id":1874944,"name":"Taylor","domain":"taylor.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/taylor-com","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Product","role_family":"Product","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["North Mankato, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":60000,"max":65000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":65000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-07T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-07","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T01:55:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":48,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":48},"description":"Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future - and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger - more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth - we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.\nReady to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.\nYour Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Product Manager to join our team in North Mankato, MN! In this role, you will serve as the liaison for the Product Management team, ensuring products meet corporate compliance requirements while providing primary support for Sales Account Managers and coordinating communication with intercompany vendors. This role maintains broad knowledge of the product portfolio and partners closely with other Associate Product Managers and Product Managers to gather product-specific expertise and ensure accurate execution of product initiatives.\nThe ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and excels at coordinating cross-functional activities while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\nWork Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.\nYour Responsibilities:\nProduct Compliance\nServe as the primary Product Management representative for all BICP product compliance initiatives.\nCoordinate required compliance documentation, certifications, and approvals.\nTrack regulatory and corporate compliance requirements across assigned product categories.\nEnsure new products and product changes complete all required compliance processes prior to launch.\nPartner with Corporate Compliance, Legal, Sourcing, and Product Management on product-related requirements.\nMaintain documentation and audit readiness for compliance records.\nSales Account Management Support\nAct as the primary point of contact for Sales Account Managers regarding product questions, requests, and issue resolution.\nCoordinate product information between Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Product Management.\nEscalate strategic product decisions to the appropriate Associate Product Manager or Product Manager.\nTrack recurring customer requests and identify trends for Product Management review.\nIntercompany Vendor Coordination\nServe as the secondary contact for intercompany and vended product relationships.\nCoordinate communication regarding product updates, specifications, inventory changes, and implementation timelines.\nAssist with onboarding new products and maintaining vendor documentation.\nPartner with IT and operations to ensure product information remains current.\nProduct Operations Support\nSupport new product introductions.\nAssist with Maintaining product documentation, specifications, and supporting materials.\nCoordinate product change requests and communicate updates across departments when needed.\nAssist with SOP creation and documentation.\nMonitor project timelines and follow up on outstanding deliverables.\nSupport Product Managers with administrative and operational tasks as needed.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Associate Product Managers and Product Managers to understand product strategies and category priorities.\nCollaborate with Customer Service, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Data Management, and Compliance teams.\nHelp facilitate communication between departments to ensure successful product execution.\nYou Must Have:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Print, Marketing/Sales, Operations or a related field\n2+ years of experience in print production, product development, customer support or a related industry\nStrong knowledge of print technologies (digital, offset, wide format, etc.), substrates, and finishing techniques\nProficiency in project management and cross-functional collaboration\nExcellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills\nComfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities\nDetail-oriented with exceptional follow-through\nProficient in Microsoft Office; project management or PLM tools a plus!\nWe Would Prefer:\nExperience in print manufacturing, product management, or manufacturing environments\nKnowledge of corporate compliance processes\nExperience working with ERP, PIM, or product information management systems\nExperience coordinating cross-functional projects\nThe anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.\nAbout Taylor Corporation\nOne of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.\nWith more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.\nThe Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.\nTaylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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