Director, Polymers, Product Line Management, Water Solutions

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Paris, France Kemira Temps plein

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Title: Director, Polymers, Product Line Management, Water Solutions

Director, Polymers, Product Line Management, Water Solutions, Global

Preferred location is based in Europe

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 now looking for a dynamic and assertive individual for Director, Polymers, Product Line Management, Water Solutions, Global for our Water Solutions business

This unit helps municipalities and water-intensive industries with process and resource efficiency as well as responsible water use.

The preferred location is Europe.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Coordination across Kemira Business Units and Regional Product Line organizations, ensuring that the Polymer needs of both Water Solutions & Packaging & Hygiene Business Units are met, articulating a clear product vision and strategy, effectively communicating to team members and stakeholders to inspire and align efforts so that Kemira group-level strategy is successfully developed and executed.
  • This is a people manager position with Water Solutions Polymer Product Line Managers and Product Line Specialist as direct reports.
  • Drive product line profitability through strategic pricing, cost structure improvement, and robust financial oversight. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant market trends, enabling informed decision-making and strategic foresight.
  • Define and develop a competitive product portfolio, overseeing the entire product lifecycle to ensure alignment with sales strategies, operational efficiency, and resource allocation. Integrate sustainability considerations into product development and operational practices, aligning with industry best practices.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders across Commercial, Business Development, Manufacturing, R&D, Sourcing, and more in order to create a unified approach towards achieving common goals.
  • Lead long-term capacity planning and footprint optimization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

What you’ll bring to the team:

  • Strong leadership in building and managing cross-functional, complex teams, with hands-on experience in the region. Inspiring and effectively leading and developing team of direct reports.
  • Deep expertise in product line optimization, profitability management, and product lifecycle strategy, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal and executive-level communication skills (verbal, written, subliminal) to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant market trends, enabling informed decision-making and strategic foresight. Strong understanding of sales and technical service operations, particularly within the chemical manufacturing landscape, and proficiency in long-term capacity planning.
  • Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in product line management, commercial operations, or related fields, preferably within manufacturing, finance, or business controlling.
  • A master’s degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Preferred location is based in Europe, hybrid work model, international travel is required to effectively foster growth and collaboration.

What you can expect from us:

  • A great opportunity to develop your expertise and perform at your best.
  • Work in a global, Finnish company that is committed to innovation, care for people, and dedicated to customer success.
  • An excellent environment for further developing and expanding your strengths and competencies as an expert in the water-intensive industry.
  • An attractive compensation and benefits package in the market.
  • Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira

Please apply with CV no later than 13th of December, at kemira.com/careers.

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 . www.kemira.com

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