What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Product Line Manager, Thermoplastic Polyurethane Belting position at Gates Corporation?
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Englewood office, this new position will be driving the next phase of our company's growth with our TPU Polyurethane Belting. You will be involved in the development and implementation of product line strategic plans, including market and competitive analysis and identifying strategic initiatives that drive profitable growth.
This role is essential in building and nurturing product roadmaps, collaborating with engineering to align technology roadmaps that support our shared vision. You will identify, justify, and select new product development projects and marketing programs to foster growth in incoming orders and sales, ensuring we achieve our profitability targets. Additionally, you'll support the formulation of both short-term and long-term goals, helping to create a comprehensive plan for success across all facets of our product line, including meeting orders, sales, market share, price realization, profitability, quality, delivery and vitality metrics. Working alongside operations, you will ensure the manufacturability and delivery of product per our growth projections.
Key responsibilities :
- Supports the entire product lifecycle, from strategic planning and tactical managing to achieving financial and operating metrics.
- Manage a truly global product line including operational footprints spanning Europe and North America as well as collaborating with regional commercial teams worldwide.
- Develop and review business cases for potential investment of company capital and resources. Support and drive the Change Review Board stage gate process ensuring feature, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met. Prepare necessary materials for market launches and commercialization.
- Enhance product positioning in the market by building synergies across Gates Power Transmission products, aiming for comprehensive market solutions and maximizing profitability.
- Maintain current knowledge and expertise of product engineering technologies, new product designs, competitor capabilities and practices, market conditions, and market channels in order to develop long-term strategies for product design and manufacturing capabilities.
- Conduct voice of the customer interviews and feed customer desires into internal organization through customer visits, industry association participation, and competitive research.
- Identify and drive strategic growth opportunities by establishing actionable roadmaps and KPIs to measure and celebrate successes.
- Support the preparation of effective quotations, bids, and related negotiation documentation for the sale of products in multiple countries and regions.
- Own Quarterly Business Reviews and updates with senior management to share progress and discuss challenges on key initiatives.
- Work collaboratively across diverse functional groups, leading through influence and fostering strong relationships in a matrix organization.
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