LDPE Product Leader: Strategy, Growth & Profitability

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks an LDPE Product Manager to lead the LDPE product line within the Polyethylene Business Unit. You will own the P&L, shape portfolio strategy, and drive profitability through pricing, mix, and lifecycle management.

You will partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain and executives to translate market insights into actionable plans, manage cross-functional initiatives, and balance short-term results with long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, commercial, technical, business/product management, supply chain, or related roles.
• MBA or advanced business degree; polyethylene knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and steward LDPE product line P&L performance.
• Lead development and execution of product line business strategies.
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking view of market dynamics and customer trends.
• Develop annual and long-range business plans including volume, pricing, profitability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

S&OP experience

Strategic planning

Product portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Chemistry, or related field

MBA or advanced business degree

Job description

Westlake Chemical seeks an LDPE Product Manager to lead the LDPE product line within the Polyethylene Business Unit. You will own the P&L, shape portfolio strategy, and drive profitability through pricing, mix, and lifecycle management.

You will partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Technology, Supply Chain and executives to translate market insights into actionable plans, manage cross-functional initiatives, and balance short-term results with long-term growth.