Senior Manager, Product Development & Innovation Americas

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

UPM is looking for Senior Manager, Product Development & Innovation, Americas to join our Innovation & New Business Development team for a permanent position located in Mills River, NC.

Greetings from your future team
Our Product Development & Innovation team is crucial for UPM Raflatac competitiveness in a rapidly evolving world. Innovation is our main motivation, enabling us to meet and exceed customer expectations and achieve efficient growth. We are excited to welcome you as a leader who is ready to make a significant impact. Join us in this exciting journey, and let’s shape the future together! - Tanja Störmer, Vice President, Product Development & Innovations

What you will do

• Define and coordinate regional product development agenda in alignment with regional business priorities
• Lead, motivate and develop regional Product Development & Innovation Team
• Partner with regional market organization to effectively translate market needs into labeling solutions
• Lead regional break-through innovation programs in closed collaboration with global Innovation Hub
• Collaborate closely with global expert network to scale UPM’s unique adhesive and coating competence
• Pro-actively contribute and support global innovation excellence programs and its regionalization

Who you are

• You have Bachelor degree in Chemistry or Technical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred
• You have a proven leadership history of > 10 years
• You have Product Development background in Chemical, Packaging, or adjacent Industries
• You have vast experience in innovation management (NPD management) and respective tools & processes (e.g. DFSS)
• You have significant business insight; professional experience in a business role e.g., in product management or market strategy preferred
• You are an engaging team player leveraging regional and global network
• You embody the spirit of entrepreneurship with a readiness to address and overcome obstacles
• You are fluent in English and other languages are seen as asset
   

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils.' Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
• Comprehensive benefit package: UPM’s benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.

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Additional information

Location: Mills River, NC

Ability to travel - approximately 25% of the time

Possibility of occasional remote work (details to be discussed during an interview)

This position reports to the Vice President, Product Development & Innovations.

Are you interested? Please apply via the link above and attach your CV and cover letter by December 17, 2024.

Please note that we are going through the applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline.

If you have any technical issues with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected] or +13313309340.

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 12 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,5 billion (USD 1,6 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com

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