Product Development Manager
About the role
The Product Development Manager, Medical Films and Nonwovens is joining the Medical Business Unit of Ahlstrom. Reporting to the Head of Product Development, this role is responsible for leading the development of materials used in medical consumables such as surgical drapes and surgical gowns. The candidate will also be involved in aligning with sales to deliver high-quality solutions for customers, participating in establishing new technology needs, and driving improvements in products, materials, or processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, development, testing and execution of new products
- Develop product roadmaps aligned with strategic plans and department objectives
- Align with sales to deliver high quality solutions for customers
- Participate in establishing new technology needs and future design activities
- Partner with operations on capital projects
- Improve products, materials or processes for effectiveness and cost
- Drive new raw material qualifications to support alternate supply initiatives
- Coordinate and lead project trials, both internal and external
- Conduct cross-functional project meetings and reviews
- Ensure projects are on time and budget
- Follow all environmental and safety procedures
- Mentor and/or lead junior members
- Partner with support functions and provide technical direction as required
Requirements
- Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree
- Highly skilled Product Development professional with a background in nonwovens, laminates and films, cast or blown
- Awareness of FDA requirements and ISO standards
- In-depth knowledge of film chemistry with industry connections to experts to assist with solving complex development challenges
- Project management experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), and Outlook and Microsoft Team
- Exceptional time management and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines
- Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options
- Fluent English skills, written and spoken
- Ability to travel as needed to support trials
Qualifications
- Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree
- Highly skilled Product Development professional with a background in nonwovens, laminates and films, cast or blown
- Awareness of FDA requirements and ISO standards
- In-depth knowledge of film chemistry with industry connections to experts to assist with solving complex development challenges
- Project management experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), and Outlook and Microsoft Team
- Exceptional time management and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines
- Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options
- Fluent English skills, written and spoken
- Ability to travel as needed to support trials
Skills
- Product Development
- Nonwovens, Laminates and Films
- FDA Requirements
- ISO Standards
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time Management
- English Language Proficiency
- Travel Ability
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Provided Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Competitive 401(K) Plan with Company Match and Defined Contributions
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus Program
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance
Pay
Competitive Salary
Schedule
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.