Global Product Group Manager (Mining, On-site)

Job summary

This role focuses on leading the standard crushing product group within the mining sector, overseeing product lines including jaws, cones, and impactors. The position involves P&L ownership and requires collaboration with various teams to drive product development and market growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in the mining industry, particularly in mineral processing or a related area.
• Significant experience in customer interactions, including sales and commercial negotiations.
• Familiarity with related product lines is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global product group, including ownership of global OI, revenue, and EBITA.
• Develop and enhance product lines throughout their life cycle, focusing on profitability.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and drive R&D for new products.
• Analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities, including potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with regional sales teams to create strategies for profitable sales growth.
• Define staffing needs for Regional Product Line Managers to support product lines.
• Establish and enforce global pricing strategies to maximize margins.
• Work with procurement and regions to determine global inventory levels and stocking locations.
• Manage the Industry Sales Support function for proposal preparation and pricing.
• Oversee engineering functions related to the product group to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Services Business Line to support profitable service revenues.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in market analysis and product lifecycle management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or similar field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with engineering and product management tools relevant to the mining industry.