Product Line Manager, P&HS, Americas

Kemira; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemira is seeking a Product Line Manager for its Packaging & Hygiene Services in Atlanta. This role involves strategic thinking and managing product lines, requiring a strong technical and commercial understanding. The successful candidate will drive product competitiveness and profitability in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan with company match

A multicultural and positive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong computing experience.
• Fluency in Business English, additional languages appreciated.
• Ability to travel globally occasionally, 15% of the time in NA.

Responsibilities

• Develop product line strategy and roadmap.
• Manage pricing guidelines and portfolio profitability.
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Project management

Education

University degree in papermaking, chemistry or applicable field

Job description

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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers .

We are seeking a Product Line Manager for our Packaging & Hygiene Services Product Line Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team that is sharpening our focus on being a business driven product line organization concentrating on profitability and competitiveness.

The Product Line Manager will be responsible for the Defoamers and Biocides Product Lines for P&HS North America.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, able to analyze and manage complexity across a broad range of product lines as well as handle the technical acumen of the role. He or she will also not be afraid to take ownership of responsibilities, and will have a strong drive to advance forward each product line strategy roadmap which will secure and defend the product line profitability, competitiveness and drive long term growth.

The position is a hybrid work position located in the Atlanta, GA Galleria office and will report to the Director, PLM, P&HS, Americas.

In This Role You Will Be Responsible For

• Developing, implementing and executing a strategic product line roadmap to support the product line competitiveness and profitability.
• Both the technical aspect (portfolio management, new product development etc.) and commercial aspect (setting up the pricing guideline, make vs. buy decision making, portfolio profitability management etc.).
• Working cross functionally with all stakeholders (Manufacturing, Sourcing, PSRA, R&I, Engineering & Technology, SCM and Sales) to drive forward our common business objectives.
• The following accountabilities:
• Product line competitiveness and profitability
• Build Product line strategy & roadmap
• Product portfolio & lifecycle management
• Commercial optimization (e.g. pricing, mix management, make/buy decisions)
• Long-term capacity planning and footprint optimization
• Fulfillment strategy and product service levels
• Operative optimization (incl. input to S&OP process, volume allocation)
• Technical product support
• Claim handling
  

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• University degree in papermaking, chemistry or other applicable field along with strong computing experience
• Fair technical and commercial understanding
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact across multi-cultural organizations
• Strong influencing skills, ability to coordinate and drive projects to completion
• Experience in strategic and analytical thinking
• Decision making skills, ability to work independetely
• Fluency in Business English (written and spoken), other languages appreciated
• Ability to travel globally on occational basis and 15% of the time in NA as needed
• Embraces our Leadership way of living, behaving & acting
• Dedicated to success and supporting the PLM team
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market
• Competitive compensation, benefits and recognition for drivign results
• A multicultural and positive working environment
  
  

Join Kemira and create a better every day

Please apply with CV no later than June 30, 2025 at kemira.com/careers.

The starting salary range for consideration for this position is $113,000 to $140,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match).

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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