Product Manager - Customized Polymer Solutions

Greif • Alsip, DE

19d

About The Position

We are seeking a Product Manager to join our North American team. This role is pivotal in driving product strategy, innovation, and lifecycle management for our Customized Polymer Solutions Strategic Business Unit. You will collaborate across global teams to deliver sustainable, cost-effective, and high-performance packaging solutions that meet customer needs and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Polymer Science.
• 8–12 years of experience in product management within industrial packaging or related sectors preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, polymers, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with global compliance standards and sustainability practices.
• Language requirement: Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with rigid plastic, steel, or fiber packaging solutions.
• Ability to lead global, technically intensive projects without direct reports.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Portfolio Management Rationalize SKUs and standardize materials to optimize efficiency.
• Create and implement product roadmaps for Customized Polymer Solutions.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy.
• Technical Development & Innovation Partner with Engineering and Operations to design and manufacture new products.
• Drive innovation in material/polymer science, barrier technology, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (e.g., recyclability, EPR).
• Cross-Functional Leadership Lead projects involving Sales, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Influence senior decision-makers on product design and investment priorities.
• Customer Engagement Support major accounts and product launches in North America.
• Represent the company externally as a technical SME in customer meetings and industry forums.

Benefits

• Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees