Product Manager- Finished Plaster Products

British Gypsum; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable construction is seeking a Product Manager for their Finish Plaster category. This role involves strategic management of product lifecycles, analyzing market opportunities, and collaborating with teams to enhance product performance. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing and a passion for tangible products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or physical products.
• Experience in B2B or B2C environments.
• Strong understanding of product profitability.

Responsibilities

• Shaping long-term product strategy and identifying market opportunities.
• Auditing and analyzing product performance.
• Managing product lifecycles and shaping future innovations.

Skills

Product management experience

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Product Manager - Finished Plaster Products

Are you a Product Manager with a background in manufacturing and a passion for physical products? Do you love working on strategy, market positioning, and product lifecycle? If so, we've got a fantastic opportunity for you.

We're looking for a Product Manager to join our Portfolio team, focusing on our Finish Plaster category. This is a key area of our business, responsible for some of our most strategically important product ranges, including over 20 plaster products and accessories.

Responsibilities:

• Shaping the long-term product strategy: identifying future market opportunities, customer needs, and growth sectors.
• Auditing and analyzing product performance: from margin analysis to customer satisfaction and unmet needs.
• Managing product lifecycles: determining product stages and shaping future innovations.

This role involves hands-on work, ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing product performance, conducting market research, and gaining customer insights.

Qualifications:

• Proven product management experience in manufacturing or physical products (this is not an IT or software role).
• Experience in B2B or B2C environments, such as construction, consumer goods, or food sectors.
• Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and a strong understanding of product profitability.
• A team player who will collaborate closely with one other Product Manager (no direct reports).
• Willingness to visit our main manufacturing plant in Barrow regularly; a Midlands-based location is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact, strategically significant product ranges and influence the future of a vital business category. If you're seeking a dynamic, strategic role in product management involving tangible products, we would love to hear from you.

At Saint-Gobain British Gypsum, we are proud to be part of Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable construction and manufacturing innovative building materials that enhance wellbeing and performance in living and working spaces.

British Gypsum has been integral to the UK construction industry for decades, trusted by professionals nationwide for iconic landmarks and everyday homes. We are committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and supporting the construction of safer, more sustainable buildings.

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and offer exciting career opportunities across our organization.

Are Saint-Gobain an Inclusive Employer?

Yes. We are committed to diversity and actively seek talented individuals regardless of background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or other characteristics. We believe a diverse workplace fosters better decision-making and innovation. Regardless of your background, you will be welcomed warmly into our team.