Product Manager - PMMA Resins & Compounding

Overview

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

About the role:

The scope of responsibility is maintained - BMT leadership for the region, managing a complex portfolio with all Trinseo plastics and engineered materials and leading the asset strategy in the region.  

Responsibilities

The BM leads all operational aspects of the business focusing on delivering results and leading execution of business strategy.

• Responsible and accountable for the Cash and Working Capital of the Plastics Solutions businesses in the Americas, vs short- and long-term objectives (estimates, budget, long-range plans)
• Organizes and leads BMT, External Manufacturing Team, All Plastics in Americas
• Ensures delivery of goals and objectives related to financials, sales, improvements, and profitability of the business itself.
• Defines the long-term strategies and associated objectives; drives excellent execution of strategies and initiatives.
• Responsible for setting and delivering short to long-term financial targets (Estimates, Budget, Long Range)
• Leads the regional asset strategy development for the regions together with the BMT and the Business director.
• Improvement of work processes to support supply security: product available in right quality in right timing, forecasting
• Responsible for building performing teams to ensure short and long-term objectives; ensures alignment and engagement of all employees.
• Develops strategic external relationships (customers, suppliers, industry as appropriate vs business needs
• The Product Manager must drive a culture of Business Excellence in the business.

The Product Manager participates, as the Leader of the Plastics Solutions BMT, to the definition and deployment of the Region’s strategies and policies.

• Advocates and/or sponsors their roll-out to the entire organization; accountable for efficient execution in its businesses.
• Leads the development of a vision, strategy, and pathway for Plastics Solutions’ Business Excellence
• Initiate FMEAs for critical operations (from sourcing, transport, manufacturing, transport & storage)
• Leads assessments about asset localization, sourcing improvements and drives implementation.
• Commercial coordinator: Provides prices and arranges meetings with customers. 
• Project Leader for many different company projects in the Americas. 
• Managing External Manufacturing relationship and production – 5 plants – RTP and Geon
• Midland ABS plant and SAN plant

Communication

• Issue management: prepares overview/initiates team meeting to resolve issues and raw material shortage/discontinuation, production issues, no capacity, quality, delivery issues
• Improvement of work processes to support supply security: product available in right quality in right timing, forecasting
• Effectively communicates the business’ strategy and organizational goals on organizational and team level, as well as for the external stakeholders by using all communication channels
• Lets people know the direction of the organization and is clear about his expectations
• Inspires commitment and enthusiasm through communication and creates a sense of urgency to push the organization towards its goals.

Qualifications

Business strategy:

-       Determines the strategy for Plastics in the Americas in alignment with the Global Leadership and Plastics Solutions BMT, through deep understanding of the PC, ABS, SAN and Compounding Industry and TSE capabilities

-       Develops strategic external relationships (customers, suppliers, industry,)

Leadership:

-       Leads implementation of the business strategy across the America’s market and geographies

-       Sponsors strategic initiatives (organizational changes, Capex projects, strategic projects,)

-       Builds performing teams; Increase NA BMT alignment with business strategy communication also through BMT

-       Actively supports and participates in global meetings and other strategic corporate initiatives

Execution:

-       Responsible and Accountable for all financial aspects of the America’s Plastics Solutions businesses

-       Lead the implementation of Plastics Solutions’ strategies and initiatives

Equity and InclusionWith our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.