Product Manager Fibers

il y a 3 semaines


Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles, Belgique gategroup Temps plein
Product Manager Fibers & Cardboard Food Packaging

Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for the airline and foodservice industry?

Probably at some point in your life you have traveled on a plane & ordered some food or have gone to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In that case, you might have seen deSter packaging and didn't even know it. A lot of people don't realize that the packaging world can be exciting, but it is more than that, especially when it comes to food. deSter is unique in its industry because we design and manufacture tableware and packaging in many different materials. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey.

If you want to be part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at eating & drinking, you are in the right place.

As a Product Manager, you effectively balance customer expectations with the commercial, technical, and design aspects during product developments. You will be supported by a team of engineers, designers, and manufacturing experts, hence communication is important.

Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for new product development and the product development process.
  2. Involved in co-development projects with key customers, translating their needs into clear development directions for the organization.
  3. Manage product development from beginning to end.
  4. Turn learnings and briefings based on portfolio analysis into concrete new products.
  5. Possess technical and operational understanding of fiber products to identify and implement the right product functionalities.
  6. Understand stakeholder interests to make balanced decisions.
  7. Manage projects and provide direction to sales, design, engineering, quality, and procurement to create the best customer solutions.
  8. Lead communication sessions with customers for product development-related topics.
  9. Support sales in presentations to customers and create excitement.
  10. Provide feedback to the product portfolio team to adjust portfolio strategy based on insights.
  11. Retain a high level of market, technical, and product knowledge.

Specifications:

  1. Define specifications of product solutions as input for the deal-making process.
  2. Ensure specifications align with customer expectations on usage, operations, and logistics.
  3. Responsible for the product approval process.
  4. Adjust specifications and products based on learnings from quality.
  5. Propose specifications changes to enhance profitability.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Product development/Engineering education – Master or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of work experience in product management/product development/product engineering.
  • Technical knowledge of food packaging products, specifically fiber products; additional knowledge of food packaging production techniques is a plus.
  • Know-how of the product development process.
  • Market knowledge: Food service and Quick service Restaurants.
  • Understanding of compliance and changing legislation.
  • Clear presentation and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Project management skills.
  • Analytical skills for product analysis and process definition.
  • Computer and software knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); knowledge of ArtiosCAD is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

  • Customer and solution-oriented mindset; entrepreneurial attitude.
  • Open-minded, offering different perspectives on customer, product, process, and production technique-related problems.
  • Attention to detail and clear follow-up in projects.
  • Team player with the ability to function in cross-functional contexts.
  • Down to earth, able to get along with manufacturing workers, customers, and colleagues.
  • Flexible in task diversification and working hours.
  • Ownership and responsibility.
  • Well organized and accurate.

LANGUAGE AND TRAVEL

  • Fluent in English (speaking & writing).
  • Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel internationally, mostly for short trips.

ORGANISATION

This function reports to the Category Director Food Service. We have low hierarchies and a hands-on mentality, with teamwork being of high value. We also offer a hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues passionate about what they do.

deSter is a leading provider of innovative food packaging and serviceware concepts for the aviation, hospitality, food service, and food processing industries. By combining over 40 years of industry experience with a passion for design and service trends, we deliver bespoke, customer-centric, and impactful innovations.

In order to support our international growth, we are constantly looking for the right people to join us and offer a wide variety of career opportunities where continuous learning is encouraged, initiative is applauded, and performance is recognized.

Joining deSter means becoming part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues & customers globally. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a hybrid way of working and a team of colleagues passionate about what they do.

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