Director, Product Management

Job description

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. The Director, Product Management is based in our Lenexa, KS office and will report directly to the Vice President, Functional Systems. This role will play a key part in the strategic direction of the Functional Systems business and will be critical in ensuring the success of strategic plans, implementation, and growth. Within Corbion, p roduct management links the market to manufacturing, and can translate market needs into the language of scientists, sales, and operations. Functional Systems is a key strategic pillar for our global strategy, encompassing blends of ingredients (i.e. enzymes, hydrocolloids, etc.) designed to deliver maximum functionality in markets such as bakery, dairy, and other foods market. Responsible for: - Establish and implementation of the business strategy for respective area (3-5 yr time horizon); link the market/commercial to manufacturing - Vocal contributor to business discussions and decisions Accountability: - Decision making authority on supply planning, formulation, raw material selection, and will recommend progression of pi...