Product Development Manager I

Leadership Expectations:

• Have the courage to act and make the tough decisions

• Instill ownership of results

• Encourage and enable associates

• Champion change and continuous improvement

• Create synergy across business units and functions

• Have a bias for communication and listening

• Define responsibilities and expectations

• Drive diversity and inclusion

• Establish and maintain the highest standards

• Four-year degree

• A minimum of seven years experience in the flexible packaging industry

• Ability to engage, lead and challenge associates

• Product Development experience

• Prior management/leadership experience is preferred

• Extrusion, adhesive and coatings experience preferred

• Prior experience communicating and establishing relationships with internal and external customers is preferred

• Manufacturing experience is a plus

• Coordinating with customers, product development, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and operations planning to ensure rapid, successful commercialization of new converted products.

• Prioritizing and directing work activity for 4 -6 product development associates at all experience levels.

• Engage with customers at various levels creating multiple "touch points".

• Fostering an environment conducive to innovation and information sharing.

• Creating an atmosphere that allows people to debate and express their true opinions.

• Developing and implementing tools and processes that increase the probability of delivery robust, commercial products.

• Keeping abreast of emerging converting technology and materials and disseminating such information appropriately within the technical community.

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