Andritz - Muncy, PA
posted 30 days ago
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. The Product Manager for Low Consistency Refining (LCR) will continue to develop and drive the non-OEM, competitive equipment segment of the Low Consistency Refiner service business with responsibility to promote growth in the refiner service market. This role will focus on strategically driven business growth in this non-OEM market segment and will require continued reverse engineering, product expertise, service sourcing/development, and parts sourcing. The role includes technical and selling leadership, including an ongoing analysis of the Andritz market position in each of these areas. The role requires the aggressive employment of innovation and optimization in all facets of the business. The Product Manager will be responsible for the profitability and growth of the competitive equipment product line, which includes working with support staff to ensure efficient execution of service projects and the development of the customer base. This position will provide direction to the sales force (equipment and services), develop proposals, product costing, and pricing in collaboration with the LCRP Manager & Site Manager. Additionally, the role involves providing product training to the sales force and RPMs to enable them to effectively explain and sell our products and services. Frequent travel to mills/customers is required to participate in service work and system optimization as necessary. The execution of projects will include service and all quality aspects, taking the lead in make/buy decisions related to the Product Line that directly impact the competitiveness and profitability of the Product Group. The Product Manager will also be responsible for gross margin management and cost control, maintaining the annual budget with assistance and feedback from the sales force and management team. Strategic planning with action items involving the regional and global product team will be essential, including the establishment of long- and short-term sales objectives and identifying annual training needs for the sales team. Furthermore, the role will involve developing marketing and promotion strategies, driving research & development, and implementing new products in collaboration with the regional and global product team.