Manager Product Development

Unclassified - Longview, TX

Full-time - Manager

Longview, TX

About the position

The Polyethylene Product Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the Product Development Group to ensure the development and maintenance of competitive Polyethylene and Epolene products. This role involves collaboration with various teams including Technology Management, Product Management, and Sales, to coordinate product development activities, manage technology projects, and provide consultation on new technologies. The manager will also ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies while fostering a well-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Development Group to effectively support product development programs and technology needs of Polyethylene.
• Coordinate activities and projects of Product Development personnel according to priorities across Polyethylene stakeholders.
• Manage direct-report engineers, chemists, and specialists.
• Maintain relationships for close collaboration with the Technology, Product Management, Marketing, Sales, & Production teams.
• Assess Polyethylene and Epolene product lines against competitive products to maintain or grow market shares.
• Ensure core competencies of the group are maintained and reinforced.
• Support needs for Regulatory statements and product certifications.
• Provide timely troubleshooting support to Production.
• Ensure personnel perform duties in a manner to protect personal Safety and promote participation in safety-related activities and projects.
• Work closely with the Technical Service and the Manager - Applications and Development Labs to build a consensus approach to work, maintenance activities, and Safety across all labs.
• Maintain awareness and evaluate new technology developments, and advise Polyethylene on potential opportunities.
• Oversee budget and purchasing (SAP) activities across the Product Development cost center.
• Coordinate the Product Development capex budget plans with the Applications and Development group plans.
• Develop a well-performing team, including anticipating personnel changes and leading recruiting efforts as needed.
• Ensure all work is done following site health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Polyolefin Technology, preferably in product development.
• Knowledge of polymerization processes, resin characterization, polymer processing, and applications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing professionals and technicians in technical-development programs.
• B.S. Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with demonstrable, direct experience in the industry; advanced degree preferred.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP, etc.