Head of Product Lines, Packaging & Hygiene Solutions, Americas
Company: Kemira
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Title: Head of Product Lines, Packaging & Hygiene Solutions,
AmericasKemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for
water-intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry
has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it
chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a
collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our
employees to thrive and make a difference.We are now looking for
the Head of Product Lines, Packaging and Hygiene Solutions
Americas.We are seeking a dynamic and assertive Head of Product
Lines for our Packaging and Hygiene Solution Business Unit in the
Americas region. This leadership role is pivotal in shaping and
executing our strategic product line roadmap, driving
competitiveness, and enhancing profitability while fostering
sustainability across our product offerings.In this role you will
be responsible for:
- Develop and implement a robust product line strategy and
roadmap that aligns with our business objectives, ensuring market
competitiveness and profitability.
- Anticipate customer and market needs through comprehensive
analysis, staying ahead of industry trends to inform product
development and positioning.
- Drive product line profitability through strategic pricing,
cost structure improvement, and robust financial oversight.
- Define and develop a competitive product portfolio, overseeing
the entire product lifecycle to ensure alignment with sales
strategies, operational efficiency, and resource allocation.
- Integrate sustainability considerations into product
development and operational practices, aligning with industry best
practices.
- Lead long-term capacity planning and footprint optimization
initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across
Commercial, Business Development, Manufacturing, R&D, Sourcing,
and more to create a unified approach towards achieving common
goals.
- Articulate a clear product vision and strategy, effectively
communicating to team members and stakeholders to inspire and align
efforts.What you'll bring to the team:
- Proven ability to inspire and guide teams through challenging
environments, while fostering a culture of success and
collaboration.
- Deep expertise in product line optimization, profitability
management, and lifecycle strategy, with a strong emphasis on
sustainable practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and executive-level communication
skills (verbal, written, subliminal) to effectively engage and
influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong leadership in building and managing cross-functional,
complex teams, with hands-on experience in the region.
- A hands-on approach with a demonstrated ability to produce
high-level, detailed analyses and insights, tailored to diverse
audiences, ensuring clarity, relevance, and strategic
alignment.
- Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in product line
management, commercial operations, or related fields, preferably
within manufacturing, finance, or business control. A master's
degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline is
preferred.
- Strong understanding of sales and technical service operations,
particularly within the chemical manufacturing landscape, and
proficiency in long-term capacity planning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of market trends in the paper chemicals
sector, enabling informed decision-making and strategic
foresight.
- Location is based in North America, close to Atlanta, and
remote work is accepted, but travel is required to effectively
foster growth and collaboration within the regional team.What you
can expect from us:
- Good opportunity to develop your expertise and let you perform
at your best.
- Work in a Global, Finnish company that is committed to
innovation, care for people and is dedicated to customer
success.
- Excellent environment for further developing and expanding your
strengths and competencies as an expert in water-intensive
industry.
- Attractive compensation and benefit package in the market.If
you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving
business growth, optimizing product line performance, and capturing
value in the Packaging and Hygiene industry, we invite you to
apply. This is an opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that
will shape the commercial success of our product lines while
enhancing sustainability and delivering tangible business
outcomes.Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!For more
information, please contact Mira Koivula
(mira.koivula@kemira.com)
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