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| Job Ref. #: | 00186421 |
| Industry: | Aircraft/Aerospace |
| State: | Illinois |
| City: | Des Plaines |
| Job Description: |
Honeywell UOP, the #1 international supplier and technology licensor for the petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical production and major manufacturing plants is interviewing for a Senior Product Line Manager within the Refining & Petrochemical Group of UOP's CA&S (Catalysts, Adsorbents & Specialties) business unit located in Des Plaines, IL. The Sr. Product Line Manager will be the focal point and leader between manufacturing plants and sales. This is a unique and visible opportunity to support the strategic growth of UOP's Naphtha product portfolio. The Product Line Manager is involved with a variety of business growth activities including strategic planning, price and cost management, product quality and specifications, business support for new product commercialization, global supply chain, market and competitor analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth with exposure to various aspects of the business. From cutting edge technology to sales to business and marketing roles, this role is ideal for someone looking to be part of a global, dynamic team, responsibility to lead the commercialization of new plants, and to expand and/ or explore the commercial angle of a technology based business without compromising technical career development. Position Responsibilities:
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From cutting edge technology to sales to business and marketing roles, this role is ideal for someone looking to be part of a global, dynamic team, lead the commercialization of new products and to expand the commercial angle of a technology based business without compromising technical career development. We offer a team oriented environment along with exciting career opportunities and a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Honeywell is committed to a diverse workforce. Apply to this position at http://www.honeywell.com/careers/jobsearch.html Position number: 00186492
Qualifications and Desired Skills: - Business Focus: Manage product line to strategically position UOP in the marketplace; balancing share and profitability via pricing guidelines, cost monitoring and product portfolio analysis. Prior demonstrated experience analyzing relevant markets to products under candidate’s responsibility, defining customer and value segmentation, developing marketing and pricing strategies and influencing/managing response to customer needs and market demand. - Technical Excellence: Use comprehensive knowledge of product line including understanding of market/applications, manufacturing complexity of products, R&D, and competitive situation to direct UOP’s participation in the market consistent with strategic objectives. - Communications skills: Adept at verbal and written communication with all levels of organization and external customers. Build relationships with Sales and sales support teams to effectively foster a consistent global approach to the market. Can resolve conflicts regarding pricing and product line issues in a manner that maximizes UOP’s objectives. Communicate product and market strategies effectively to other internal business entities so that objectives are well understood. Provide focal point amongst manufacturing plant, product, and sales force, ensuring on-time and on-spec production. - Task and project management: Ability to identify, prioritize and address issues affecting job responsibilities autonomously. Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at a rapid pace. Sound decision making. Ability to drive tasks and projects to completion. Teamwork - The ability to work with the CA&S sales, sales support, customer order management, service, development, technology and management teams, as well as our Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) for the successful delivery of product to the customer. Prior experience with product line management, along with material master management and business forecasting modules of SAP a plus. - Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business or related discipline. 5 years directly related experience desired. Experience in related role a plus. MBA is a plus. |
| Employer: |
Honeywell |
| Post Date: | 02/02/2012 |
