Sr. Director, Innovations-Rigids

Novolex

1d•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Innovation & Sustainability Officer (CISO), the Sr. Director, Innovation-Rigids will lead the development and execution of our product roadmap, while driving a culture of innovation across the organization. Sr. Director, Innovation-Rigids is critical in shaping the future of our product portfolio, identifying emerging market opportunities, and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver transformative customer experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Design, or a related field; MBA or Master’s preferred
10+ years of product management, innovation, or strategy roles, including 3+ years in a senior leadership capacity
Proven success launching market-leading products and scaling product organizations
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a bias for execution
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels
Strong project management, budgeting, and strategic planning skills

Responsibilities

Own enterprise innovation pipeline across foodservice and specialty packaging
Deliver new platforms from concept → commercialization using stage-gate discipline
Translate Voice of Customer, market trends, and legislation into winning products
Accelerate time-to-market through external partnerships and new technologies
Lead transition to recyclable, compostable, and low-carbon materials
Develop next-gen fiber, hybrid, and polymer solutions
Build strategic supplier and technology partnerships
Align portfolio with EPR, regulatory, and retailer sustainability requirements
Set product line strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle management
Drive SKU consolidation, design-to-value, and cost optimization
Analyze competitive set, pricing power, and market capacity
Establish platform architecture across materials and formats
Identify whitespace growth opportunities and capacity needs
Build investment cases for new platforms, equipment, and expansions
Prioritize capital based on ROI, strategic fit, and customer demand
Support M&A and capability expansion as required
Lead and develop Innovation Directors, R&D and Product Management teams
Guide near- and long-term strategy across product platforms
Establish KPIs for innovation, cost savings, and portfolio performance
Foster a high-performance, customer-centric culture
Partner with key customers on co-innovation initiatives
Engage Sales, Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, and Finance
Represent company with strategic suppliers and industry partners
Monitor global trends and competitive moves