- Professional
- Office in Newark
For more than 20 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc. has built a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films.
Product Manager
The Product Manager is responsible for the management and commercial outcomes of Taghleef’s Flexibles' product line. The Product Manager will develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies. These strategies include product definition, pricing, and global product development programs. This position will work closely with Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Manufacturing to help drive overall product line profitability.
Responsibilities:
- Champion the strategic vision.
- Develop and execute a 1-3-year product roadmap for the its product line.
- Develop and manage actionable product plans, market strategies, and tools to achieve aggressive profitability requirements.
- Coordinate technology transfer between global markets and/or regions.
- Manage the product line to enhance manufacturing efficiencies.
- Determine clear product positioning and communication strategy.
- Manage advertising outlets: tradeshows, salesforce training, and presentations.
- Develop market and competitive intelligence.
- Communicate market trends, customer demand, and competitor strategies.
- Define investment needs to support strategy.
- Establish and manage pricing strategy to meet financial targets.
Requirements:
- BS in Engineering, Material Science, or related field
- Master’s in Business Administration is highly desirable
- Demonstrated global management skills required
- Appropriate industry experience in packaging films, polymers, resins, paper, or furniture required
- Solid technical background, strong communications skills, and business acumen
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation experience
- Experience managing complex new business developments, especially in Europe and Asia.
- Financial or sales experience preferred
- Experience leading market research, market strategy, and new product development
- Experience defining customer and market needs
- Ability to translate effective marketing strategies into tactics
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct cross-functional teams
- Ability to function in different cultures and understand diversity
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required
- Results-oriented
- A valid passport is required for international travel
- Willingness to travel a minimum of 25%
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Must live in surrounding area of Delaware
Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company match.
Taghleef Industries is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other trait protected by law.
