Product Manager, Forming & Dryer Fabrics

Description

The company is a global supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, with 19,000 staff worldwide. It also serves wider process industries with automation and flow control.

This is a product manager role for paper machine clothing, covering forming fabrics, dryer fabrics, filtration media and conveyor products.

You would set the sales direction and roadmap for this portfolio and help shape the company's standing in the market.

Responsibilities

• Manage each product from concept through launch to phase-out.
• Work with sales, operations, R&D and supply chain to build products that raise customer productivity and quality and lower total cost of ownership.
• Turn customer needs into product direction, using market data, customer feedback and analysis.
• Define the strategy for each segment and write the business cases behind it.
• Lead cross-functional new product development.
• Improve the performance and profitability of the portfolio.
• Create sales tools, value calculations, pricing frameworks, training materials and marketing messages that support field adoption.

Requirements

• An engineering or technical product management background, with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Textile or Paper Science Engineering, or equivalent experience in the paper industry.
• 5-10 years of experience in industrial textiles, papermaking fabrics, filtration media, technical textiles or similar engineered products.
• Experience supporting customer trials and analyzing performance data.
• Strong financial skills in pricing and margin analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office and analytical tools.

Conditions

The work environment is challenging and values innovation, suited to development-minded people who like a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and benefits, including a 401k with company match and a company-funded pension plan.