For one of our clients, a global leader in providing ground-breaking chemical and polymer solutions - we are looking for a driven, experienced and ambitious professional for the mission of:

PRODUCT MANAGER

The mission:

The Product Manager will be technically responsible for a defined set of company products, acting as the interface between feedstock, production, quality, labs, sales, marketing and technical service. The Product Manager will have a key role in the implementation of circular economy procedures and transforming company products. This role reports to Managing director locally, but with a strong dotted line to the regional head of product management in HQ.

The Major Responsibilities Include:

• Support cost & complexity optimization actions for defined product portfolio
• Implement activities aligned to quality standards for the commercial products.
• Be part of planning test runs with production and lead the evaluation of products that were produced
• Provide technical support internally, for troubleshooting in production, product modifications, value chain marketing projects, as well as for external presentations and industrial state-of-the-art training of internal engineers.
• Provide technical support for solving complex customer problems.
• Lead technical investigation and decide on justification of product claims
• Support implementation of incremental product modifications to improve product performance, reduce product cost and improve product quality
• Support the development of applications for existing grades
• Ownership of Internal and/or External Product Specifications, Product Data Sheets and Technical Data Base. Ensure legal compliance of relevant products (REACH, standards etc.)
• Monitor raw material quality and supplier performance, propose corrective and improvement actions and manage changes

Experience required:

• Around 3-5 years of experience in a relevant role – technical, or product management, or quality or another, in the field of manufacturing polymers, plastics, recycling or a related business.
• Experience working in a fast-paced enterprise, balancing the interests of several stakeholders
• Practical knowledge of managing projects in an industrial context and coordinating the activities of multiple teams both internally and externally, across national borders

Qualification and skills:

• Master’s degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Engineering or another relevant field is a must. Postgraduate education and further training in these fields are welcome.
• Knowledge in the field of polymer science and engineering is essential.
• Excellent general knowledge of materials, application, manufacturing, chemistry, physics, modelling, and/or processing.
• Product formulation knowledge. Understanding of commercial implications of technical solutions.
• Good knowledge in polymer production technologies.
• Familiarity with additives/ingredients functionality, availability, cost and quality.
• Computer literacy – MS Office, ERP, CRM, other professional software
• Fluency in English

Personal Characteristics:

• Learning orientation and creativity
• Superior interpersonal relationship skills and knowledge sharing.
• Effective coaching and feedback skills.
• Team leadership skills, capable of independently leading smaller project
• Effective communication and presentation skills internally and externally

The Company Offers:

✓ Position in dynamic growing company with long-term commitments ✓ Working with an international team ✓ Competitive salary and bonus package

If you’re interested in the advertised opportunity please send us your CV. Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

License № 2418 from 18.12.2017