Product Manager

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join our Quality Development and Compliance Team (QDC) at our Workington Mill. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary and become part of our welcoming team.

Holmen Iggesund is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our client's customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 375 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

What we will offer you:

• A competitive salary 
• Fantastic Contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing 
• Opportunities to develop and grow
• Full PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowance
• On site Occupational Health
• On-site staff canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure

About the role:

As our Product Manager, you will work closely with the Sales, Operations and Development teams and will be required to interact closely with and develop strong relationships with customers.

Our Product Manager will:

• Be responsible for Incada technical product specifications
• Communicate with customers directly regarding product quality and service
• Represent Incada in the various company cross functional activity areas
• Represent Incada in all key customer business review processes
• Support the Incada development and product care activities in line with end use performance and direction

What we’re looking for in our Product Manager:

• A degree in a scientific/engineering discipline – and/or appropriate experience
• Excellent knowledge of Incada qualities, customer requirements and competitor quality
• Good knowledge of the Pulp and Board making process
• Knowledge of the company’s IT systems
• Market knowledge
• Customer processes, printing and converting
• Knowledge of product safety requirements
• Excellent communication skills

In addition to the above, the following is desirable:

• Appropriate training in Health and Safety
• Sustainability legislation and requirements
• Lean problem solving processes
• Data analytical skills

Closing Date: 4pm, Friday 15th March 2024

If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer-orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply now to be considered as our Product Manager!

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment, and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times.