Industrial Oils Product Manager

Lubrizol; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental

Job summary

Lubrizol is seeking a Product Manager for its Industrial Oils product line to drive the long-term financial health from ideation to commercialization. You will coordinate with OEM, R&D, sales, procurement, supply chain and operations to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

Requirements include a 5+ year background in specialty chemicals and strong financial acumen to optimize margins, pricing, and market share. This hands-on role offers on-site work with collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of (ideally multi-functional) experience within the specialty chemicals industry, lubricant market experience a plus.
• Strong background in specialty chemicals, and understanding of product development processes.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of the financial aspects of the product line, including pricing, margins, and profitability. Ability to make sound business decisions based on financial analysis.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead, motivate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, operations, sales, and marketing.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders, including customers, internal teams, and senior leadership.
• Market Understanding: Strong understanding of the relevant markets, including customer needs, competitor analysis, and market trends.
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of the technical aspects of the products they are managing, including chemical composition, applications, and manufacturing processes.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret market and financial data and use it to make informed decisions, including tracking and analyzing product performance metrics and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage product line strategies that align with Lubrizol’s corporate strategy.
• Ensure volume forecasts are consistent with market trends.
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize product portfolio, profitability, and market share.
• Assist Commercial organization on contract management with valuable competitive product, pricing and margin analysis.
• Provide inputs for the annual profit plan targets setting (volume, revenue, margin) and lead its execution.
• Management of assigned product line (s), including: Develop pricing strategies that optimize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development, launch, and commercialization of new products and ongoing product support.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to product launch and beyond, ensuring on-time delivery and profitability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain to manage asset and operational decisions in support of the product line.
• Specific Tasks: Collaborate with R&D to develop new products or improve existing ones to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with Sales and OEM teams to develop a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to guide product development and positioning.
• Develop product positioning, value proposition and messaging to differentiate the product line from competitors.
• Support implementation of marketing plans to generate awareness and demand for the products.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide training and resources to effectively sell the product line.
• Monitor performance, make data-driven decisions to optimize the product portfolio and profitability.
• Drive product success and profitability, ensuring the product line meets the needs of target customers.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Market understanding

Technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing or related field

MBA (plus)

Job description

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Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-time / On-site (4 days in office, 1 from home)

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Product Manager you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The primary responsibility of a Product Manager is to develop and implement comprehensive product line strategies to drive the long-term financial health of the assigned product line. The Industrial Oils Product Manager will own and manage the product life cycle, from ideation to commercialization, and coordinate with cross-functional teams such as OEM, R&D, sales, procurement, supply chain and operations to ensure the overall competitiveness and profitability of the product line.

In this role, you will:

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage product line strategies that align with Lubrizol’s corporate strategy.
• Ensure volume forecasts are consistent with market trends.
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize product portfolio, profitability, and market share.
• Assist Commercial organization on contract management with valuable competitive product, pricing and margin analysis.
• Provide inputs for the annual profit plan targets setting (volume, revenue, margin) and lead its execution.
• Management of assigned product line (s), including:
• Develop pricing strategies that optimize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development, launch, and commercialization of new products and ongoing product support.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to product launch and beyond, ensuring on-time delivery and profitability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain to manage asset and operational decisions in support of the product line.

Specific Tasks:

• Collaborate with R&D to develop new products or improve existing ones to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with Sales and OEM teams to develop a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to guide product development and positioning.
• Develop product positioning, value proposition and messaging to differentiate the product line from competitors.
• Support implementation of marketing plans to generate awareness and demand for the products.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide training and resources to effectively sell the product line.
• Monitor performance, make data-driven decisions to optimize the product portfolio and profitability.
• Drive product success and profitability, ensuring the product line meets the needs of target customers.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of (ideally multi-functional) experience within the specialty chemicals industry,lubricant market experience a plus.
• Strong background in specialty chemicals, and understanding of product development processes
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of the financial aspects of the product line, including pricing, margins, and profitability. Ability to make sound business decisions based on financial analysis.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead, motivate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, operations, sales, and marketing.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders, including customers, internal teams, and senior leadership.
• Market Understanding: Strong understanding of the relevant markets, including customer needs, competitor analysis, and market trends.
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of the technical aspects of the products they are managing, including chemical composition, applications, and manufacturing processes.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret market and financial data and use it to make informed decisions, including tracking and analyzing product performance metrics and market trends.

Key Metrics:

• Profitability of the Product Line
• Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
• Time-to-Market
• Customer Satisfaction
• Market Share

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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