Industrial Lubricants Product Manager: Growth & Innovation

Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the industrial product portfolio, drive commercialization of new products, and optimize formulations. The role collaborates with R&D, Marketing, Purchasing, and Sales to deliver profitable growth.

Strong leadership, cross-functional communication, and knowledge of hydraulic oils and industrial lubricants are essential; experience in field trials, technical data sheets, and training is preferred.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a technical bachelor's degree and lubrication industry knowledge.
• 5+ years in industrial lubricant or related industry with product management or sales experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lines from strategic planning to execution and profitability.
• Define market requirements and gather insights from customer field applications.
• Coordinate with R&D, Engineering, and Marketing to meet market needs.
• Lead the product commercialization process across functions to keep schedules.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customers and distributors.
• Develop marketing literature and product specification sheets.

Skills

MS Office

Salesforce CRM

Communication skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS/BA in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Certified Lubricants Specialist (CLS)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the industrial product portfolio, drive commercialization of new products, and optimize formulations. The role collaborates with R&D, Marketing, Purchasing, and Sales to deliver profitable growth.

Strong leadership, cross-functional communication, and knowledge of hydraulic oils and industrial lubricants are essential; experience in field trials, technical data sheets, and training is preferred.