Product Line Manager Recycling Solutions

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe; West-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Company car

Career development

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Europe is seeking a Product Line Manager Recycling Solutions to shape the circular economy. You will develop innovative recycling and upcycling solutions, secure sustainable raw material supply, and drive growth through collaboration with international teams.

You will balance production needs with material availability, expand recycling activities with partners, and identify new value creation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science) or equivalent.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international management environments.
• Proven experience building and managing supplier and partner networks and developing sustainable value chains.
• Knowledge of recycling, circular economy, material flows, or sustainable raw material sourcing.
• Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken, with experience working with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Balance sustainable raw material supply with production requirements.
• Develop and expand recycling activities with internal and external partners.
• Increase efficient use of resources and create economic and environmental value for customers and the company.
• Identify new value creation opportunities through innovative recycling/upcycling solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams, align goals, and drive implementation.

Skills

German language skills

English language skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is a specialty materials provider committed to pioneering innovative solutions. With deep expertise and leadership in material science across the Mobility, Digital, Food, and Healthcare sectors, our over 60,000 employees help drive industry transformation, advance technology, and improve lives around the world.

At MCG, we value each individual's voice. We foster a safe, flexible, and supportive workplace where you can do meaningful work that contributes to a better future for people, society, and the planet.

Within our Advanced Materials business, we are a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance thermoplastic semi-finished products and finished components. Our engineered plastics and composites offer superior performance compared to metals and other conventional materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily within the capital goods industry.

About the role

As Product Line Manager Recycling Solutions, you will play an active role in shaping the future of the circular economy. You will develop innovative recycling and upcycling solutions, ensure a sustainable and economically viable supply of raw materials, and drive the expansion of circular material flows. Working closely with an international team, you will make a significant contribution to profitable growth and the achievement of our sustainability goals.

What you will do

• Ensure the optimal balance between a sustainable supply of raw materials and the requirements of our production operations
• Continuously develop and expand our recycling activities together with a strong network of internal and external partners
• Increase the efficient use of valuable resources and create both economic and environmental value for our customers, partners, and our company
• Identify new value creation opportunities through innovative recycling and upcycling solutions
• Bring cross-functional teams together, establish common goals, and drive their successful implementation

What makes you a great fit

You don't need to meet every requirement to succeed here. We value potential, mindset, and willingness to learn and collaborate as much as experience.

What You Bring

• A completed Master's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a comparable field
• Professional experience working in cross-functional and international management environments
• Proven experience in building and managing supplier and partner networks and developing sustainable value chains
• Knowledge and experience in recycling, the circular economy, material flows, or sustainable raw material sourcing
• Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken, as well as experience working with international stakeholders

What we offer you

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity for mobile working
• Fair, transparent, and performance-based compensation, including a company car;
• Strong career development through tailored learning opportunities, mentorship, and continuous support.

Our company culture

Our culture is rooted in five core values: Integrity, Respect, Bravery, Collaboration and Ownership - we call it Our Way. These values guide how we work, innovate, and grow together.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. KAITEKI, our philosophy for the wellbeing of people, society, and the planet, strengthens our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Ready to make a difference? Let's connect!

We look forward to getting to know you.