Senior Manager, Product Development (Fabric Care)

About the position

Provide leadership and technical expertise guidance to product development teams focusing on developing consumer-centric solutions in Fabric Care. Lead and develop technical staff supporting their professional growth. Shape innovation pipelines in partnership with cross-functional partners by mining consumer insights and by converting them to technical/product solutions. Be a primary product development contact for resolution of cost savings, quality, and business continuity initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development teams by allocating resources to support innovation and base-business-focused initiatives.
• Guide technical staff in identifying appropriate technical solutions.
• Support/advice team members on their professional development.
• Drive learning plans to mine consumer insights and convert them into technical solutions.
• Shape innovation pipeline in collaboration with cross-functional partners based on established consumer insights and business strategy.
• Act as a point of contact for plant technical and quality teams to support base-business initiatives.
• Liaise with other R&D functions, marketing, legal and other functions in support of the SBU.
• Represent R&D management/supervisor at team meetings/SBU meetings and with non R&D functions as required.
• Represent C&D at external meetings and professional organizations as needed.

Requirements

• B.S. degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 15+ years of laboratory experience, or a Ph.D with 7+ years experience.
• 7+ years of supervisory/management experience.