Product Manager- Forming & Dryer

The best product decisions hold up in the mill, in manufacturing, and in the market. AstenJohnson is looking for a Product Manager to guide its Forming and Dryer product lines, support profitable growth, and help bring new products from development through successful field application.

You’ll connect customer and field needs with product design, manufacturing, sales, and continuous improvement. You’ll also train and coach field personnel on product applications and support trials.

What you’ll do

• Manage assigned Forming and Dryer product lines with a focus on growth, profitability, and market needs.
• Lead new and advanced product development projects and support successful product launches.
• Balance product performance with manufacturing considerations when making design and application decisions.
• Train and coach field personnel on product applications, and provide guidance on sales opportunities and trial follow-up.
• Support Alpha and Beta trials and help resolve field performance issues with the Continuous Improvement Team.
• Evaluate the product portfolio and help implement product rationalization plans.
• Contribute to sales budgets, manufacturing forecasts, pricing, discount programs, and claim settlement strategies.
• Review corporate bids for alignment with product strategy and margin objectives.
• Provide technical support to site operations and help maintain a consistent selling process.
• Support promotional programs and work with global marketing teams to promote consistent product applications across markets.
• Follow safe work practices and support ethical and environmentally responsible operations.

What you bring

• A college degree in business, engineering, paper, textiles, or a related science (preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in papermaking, paper machine clothing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Forming and Dryer fabric design, applications, and manufacturing, including weaving, heat-setting, seaming, and finishing.
• An understanding of polymer chemistry and papermaking fundamentals.
• The ability to explain technical products to field teams and support them through trials and customer follow-up.
• Sound commercial judgment and the ability to work across technical, manufacturing, sales, and marketing teams.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. AstenJohnson does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.