Product Manager (PAINT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY)

Product Manager (Paint Manufacturing Industry)

Job #: 2025-16118

Citizenship: Candidate must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (No Exceptions)

Location: High Point, NC or Philadelphia, PA (Seeking candidates who are local to one of these areas only)

Industry: Paint or Coatings Manufacturing

Salary & Bonus: $120k to $150k Base Salary with 15% Bonus Target

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum), Master’s Degree Preferred

Years of experience: 5 years’ experience in marketing, commercial roles, or product management, in the Paint or Coatings Manufacturing Industry.

Background: Candidate must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen

IMPORTANT: CANDIDATES MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH PAINT OR COATINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANNIES, NO EXCEPTIONS

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)

Job Description:

Objective:

The Product Manager (Industrial Building Products), will be responsible for growth and profitability of a product line(s) within Building Products, including formulation and production cost objectives, life cycle management / product obsolescence, and capacity/application capabilities investment portfolio. The successful individual will work closely with the North America business to define and drive execution of a multigenerational product development plan in response to market/segment strategies including strategic roadmaps, gatekeeping, asset optimization, etc.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Product Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategic product management plans aligned with global strategies. Ensure optimal product portfolio management to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Market Intelligence & Insights: Conduct and synthesize global market assessments through primary and secondary research. Serve as the subject matter expert on market segments, trends, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions.

Market Segmentation & Opportunity Analysis: Define and refine market segmentation to assess market size, dynamics, company share, and growth opportunities. Prioritize sub-segments and customers to guide targeted strategies.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with R&D, sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain to ensure successful product launches and sustained performance. Serve as the voice of the customer and market within internal teams.

Product Lifecycle & Portfolio Optimization: Oversee regional and global product lifecycle management, including new product forecasting, obsolescence planning, and portfolio rationalization. Ensure offerings meet quality standards and market demands.

Go-to-Market Strategy Execution: Drive cross-functional implementation of market strategies, including pricing, product positioning, promotion, and distribution. Collaborate with sales, technical, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and execution.

Operational Excellence & Cost Management: Lead initiatives to improve product operational efficiency, reduce complexity, and optimize batch sizes and fixed costs. Support capital projects and business rule development.

Voice of the Customer & Innovation Pipeline: Translate customer needs into actionable project plans. Support the sales team by driving a robust opportunity pipeline and leveraging existing capabilities for growth.

Governance & Data Integrity: Ensure effective gatekeeping processes, master data governance, and alignment with integrated business planning to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree is preferred. Degrees should be in the area of Business Management, Marketing, or other relevant subject matter.
• 5 years’ experience in marketing, commercial roles, or product management.
• Cross functional and cross industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with ability to collect and analyze data and communicate insights effectively.
• Deep understanding of coatings products. Specialty experience within a segment desired.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects influencing and achieving tangible results.
• Demonstrated experience leading gate project management processes and incorporating post launch debriefs as continuous improvement best practice.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to work well and influence others.
• Highly motivated and results-driven with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to challenge status quo and creative problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Solid organization skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.