Product Director
Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions operates as a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose business supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a global supplier of industrial metal and plastic finishing chemistries. We primarily design and manufacture chemical systems that protect and decorate surfaces. Our high-performance functional coatings improve resistance to wear and tear, such as hard chrome plating of shock absorbers for cars, or provide corrosion resistance for appliance parts. Our decorative performance coatings apply finishes for parts in various end markets such as automotive interiors or jewelry surfaces. As part of our broader sustainable solutions platform, we also provide both chemistry and equipment for turnkey wastewater treatment, and recycle and reuse solutions. Our industrial customer base is highly diverse and includes customers in the following end markets: appliances and electronics; automotive parts; industrial parts; plumbing goods; construction equipment; and transportation equipment.
We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'- our '5C's'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.
Who are we looking for?
This position is open to all candidates living in the US, Europe or Asia, with a strong Product Management experience and willing to travel globally 50% of the time.
The Global Product Line Director is responsible for developing and executing the strategy for long-term growth of the line of business. This includes gathering and prioritizing market and customer requirements, defining the business strategy, and working closely with R&D, Technical Service, Manufacturing, and Regulatory to deliver winning offerings. The Global Product Line Director will work closely with the global and regional commercial teams to implement the strategy and commercialize the new offerings.
What will you be doing?
- Manage Line of Business revenue and contribution margin
- Develop and deploy global strategy by Line of Business working closely with the commercial excellence and regional LOB leaders
- Manage strategy deployment through Key strategic Initiatives (KSI’s) and report through bowlers on KPI’s
- Develop and execute new product development strategy based on VOC for existing verticals and aligned with R&D capabilities and the global strategy – focus on end-to-end process from initial VoC to first customer ship by region
- Maintain NPD governance through stage gate process with focus on customer value proposition
- New vertical penetration by Line of Business leveraging existing product, aligned with global strategy
- Manage strategic capital deployment for key initiatives
- Manage pricing based on the next best alternative and a value equation
- Manage churn, reducing unexpected losses
- Maintain focus on product lifecycle management with support from Business Intelligence team
- Monitor application developments across regions to identify trends
- Act as a ‘Global Ambassador’ for the product line as needed, presenting on relevant topics at industry events, helping to establish MacDermid Enthone as a global leader in the target market(s)
Who are You?
- Technical degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or Physics strongly preferred. Additional business degree or experience preferred
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a related field with proven examples of delivering growth through strategy development and cross-functional deployment
- Demonstration of strategic thinking and analysis of product properties vs customer needs (VOC, features/benefits, product lifecycle management) required
- Prior experience with established business processes (e.g. DBS, HOS)
- Team leadership & intercultural cooperation skills and experience in succeeding in matrix environments
- Experience in scoping adjacencies and potential partnerships and acquisitions
- Willingness to travel globally and extensively (Travel will exceed 50% on a regular basis)
- Strong spoken and written English. Multilingual capability is a major advantage.
- Good to excellent presentation skills, with the ability to speak and represent MacDermid Enthone positively in front of large or small audiences
- Good to excellent PC skills, esp Microsoft Office products. Experience with Salesforce an advantage.
What competencies will you need?
We are Offering...
As part of our team, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. Additional benefits will depend on the country you are applying to.
We provide a challenging but rewarding experience to our people - you will have an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute from your very first day. Our teams play an important role enabling technological breakthroughs in high growth industries around the world. We continuously invest in technologies and extensive learning and development tools which provide opportunities to challenge, develop and nurture your career. #LI-AV1 #ALLMAINCOUNTRIES
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.