Director, Product Line Management & Private Label
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead the vision and execution of the lubricants product portfolio, overseeing product architecture, lifecycle management, and new product development initiatives. Drive innovation by identifying new technologies and partnering with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to develop competitive refined fuel solutions. Provide leadership for Technical Services, ensuring timely support for customers and sales teams while developing training programs and resolving complex product performance issues. Manage product quality, testing protocols, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing facilities and distributor networks. Lead the Private Label business strategy to drive profitable growth, oversee portfolio management and pricing, and strengthen relationships with key customers. Develop and manage operating budgets, monitor key performance indicators, and coach high-performing teams to foster collaboration and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma and/or GED
- 7+ years of production experience in lubricant manufacturing, petroleum operations, chemical processing, product development, formulation, quality, technical services, or related industrial manufacturing environments
- Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing levels of leadership responsibility
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Physical Science, or related field
- Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience and knowledge in lubricant manufacturing, petroleum operations, product development, formulation, quality control, technical services, and related industrial processes
- Understanding of lubricant requirements for agricultural, construction, diesel, gas engine, industrial, and heavy-duty equipment
- Strong knowledge of petroleum and lubricant chemistry, industry specifications, ASTM testing procedures, lubricant blending processes, and quality management systems
- Experience developing and implementing quality control programs, testing protocols, regulatory compliance programs, OEM approvals, API licensing programs, warranty programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience leading technical services, environmental health and safety, manufacturing support functions, customer support operations, product performance investigations, and cross-functional business projects
- Strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, capital expenditure management, and project management experience
- Strong leadership, communication, influencing, negotiation, organizational, administrative, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Active involvement with industry organizations and technical associations within the lubricants, fuels, petroleum, chemical, or related industries
- Must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse
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