Global Product Line Manager, Composites
allnex
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Drogenbos • Belgium
Visit company websiteExplore more
About the role
- Engage and coordinate cross‑functional business teams across 8 manufacturing assets globally to ensure efficient, reliable composite‑resin operations and commercial execution
- Lead and manage CAPEX and capability‑upgrade projects, supporting business cases in close partnership with plant teams
- Participate in supply reviews and operational governance forums to ensure alignment with volume, service and growth plans
- Collaborate closely with regional PLMs to advance the global composites growth strategy and portfolio roadmap
- Supervise and coach the Junior PLM Composites (EMEA)
- Issue product pricing guidelines for composites applications in coordination with regional PLMs, marketing and commercial teams
- Coordinate new‑product ramp‑ups with R&D/Technology, manufacturing, OTD and supply
- Lead crisis teams for exceptional operational events such as product allocation, large complaint waves, force majeure and similar scenarios
- Analyze profitability by plant, business line and product family, identifying improvement opportunities
Requirements
- 10+ years of multinational experience in at least two areas: product management, project management, process engineering, production engineering or marketing
- Experience within the composites or chemical industries strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, analytical thinking and project-management capabilities
- Ability to influence without authority and operate effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
- Highly organized, collaborative and able to build alignment across diverse teams
- Strong cross-functional leadership experience in complex global environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage operations-linked projects and navigate both strategic and tactical priorities
- Proven capability to analyze product-line performance and drive margin and service improvements
- Comfortable representing the product line with internal stakeholders at all levels as well as external partners and distributors
- Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken, to communicate with a global organization and/or customers
- Master’s degree in a technical field (Exact Sciences or similar) preferred
Benefits
- International working experience
- Tight-knit network of employees
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
product managementproject managementprocess engineeringproduction engineeringanalytical thinkingoperations managementprofitability analysiscomposite materialschemical industry knowledgeCAPEX management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsinfluencing without authoritycross-functional leadershipanalytical skillsability to build alignmentmulticultural effectivenessstrategic thinking
Certifications
Master’s degree in Exact Sciences or similar