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Do you have in-depth knowledge of materials and production processes? Are you passionate about rubber technology and looking for a role that brings together innovation, customer needs and profitability? Then this is your chance!

 

At Ravago – a global player in plastic and rubber raw materials – and within our DRI Rubber division, we are looking for a Technical Product Manager who can help make a difference. You create and manage a product portfolio that not only excels technically, but also scores commercially. Together with customers, you translate complex challenges into smart and cost-effective solutions.

You will be surrounded by experts in an international environment where quality, sustainability and technological progress are central. Ravago offers you the space to grow, both in terms of content and impact.

Purpose of the role

As a Technical Product Manager,  you will be responsible for realizing innovative and cost-effective product solutions on  an international level, tailored to the needs of our customers worldwide. You will combine deep technical expertise with market insight and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders in different countries to create and continuously optimize the best product portfolio.

You will report directly to the Director New Business, Sales & Marketing and play a key role within the international Sales team of our global organisation.

Your responsibilities:

Product leadership

  • Determining and monitoring raw material and product quality
  • Preparation of product specifications and recipes
  • Managing extensive product and process knowledge
  • Inventing innovative applications for new markets
  • Tracking trends and innovations in materials and processing technology

Stakeholder intimacy

  • Defining product and customer requirements together with customers
  • Identify bottlenecks in customer processes and provide technical support
  • Stimulating knowledge sharing within the organization
  • Working on structural reduction of the TCO for customers

Profitable growth

  • Providing commercial support in the realization of new business
  • Insight into costs and margins, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Responsible for quality improvements to prevent complaints
  • Reporting on pre-agreed KPIs

What do you bring?

  •         Completed HBO education, preferably in the direction of Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Process Technology, Rubber Technology or a related technical field of study
  •         Or an equivalent level obtained through relevant work experience in the chemical or rubber processing industry
  •         At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar position
  •         In-depth knowledge of production processes and material properties
  •         Strong communication skills, both internally and externally
  •         Fluent in English
  •         Willing to travel regularly, both within and outside Europe (25%)

Competencies we value

  • Quality-oriented & customer-oriented
  • Expert and innovative thinking skills
  • Strong in planning, organizing and problem solving
  • Strong communication skills, you know how to convey technical content to customers and colleagues in an understandable way.
  • Self-managing & proactive
  • Analytical thinking skills

 

What can we offer you?

  • An exciting and independent position within an internationally active and innovation-driven organization
  • A working region between Arendonk, Tilburg and Waalwijk, with international contacts and room to make an impact
  • The opportunity to fully deploy and further develop your technical expertise and commercial insight
  • A competitive salary supplemented with attractive fringe benefits
  • Flexibility, and plenty of room for personal growth and professional development