What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Innovation and Technology position at Suominen Green Bay Nonwovens?
Windsor Locks, CT or Green Bay, WI
Suominen is seeking an innovative and technically driven Manager, Innovation & Technology to join our global Innovation & Technology team. In this role, you'll lead product development initiatives, manage innovation projects, collaborate with customers, and help bring new technologies and products to market.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage a portfolio of innovation and product development projects
- Support strategic business objectives through prioritization of resources and project activities
- Drive new product development from concept through commercialization
- Identify opportunities for product improvements and competitive differentiation
- Partner with customers to understand needs and provide technical expertise
- Solve complex technical challenges through research, testing, and collaboration
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality, operations, sales, and R&D teams
- Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, technical publications, and patents
- Conduct patent research and support intellectual property development as needed
- Participate in long-term technology planning and future product innovation initiatives
- Present project updates and technical findings to leadership teams
- Travel to manufacturing facilities and customer locations as needed
- Champion a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Fiber & Polymer Science, Nonwovens, Pulp & Paper Science, or a related field with 5 years of industrial experience
- OR a Master's or Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant industrial experience
- Experience within nonwovens, spunlace, pulp & paper, textiles, polymers, or related manufacturing industries
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate technical concepts into business solutions
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented approach
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
Why Join Suominen?
- Be part of a global leader in sustainable nonwoven solutions
- Work on innovative products used by millions of consumers worldwide
- Collaborate with talented teams across multiple locations and disciplines
- Play a key role in shaping future products, technologies, and business growth
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Location Requirement
- Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our Windsor Locks, CT or Green Bay, WI locations
Ready to help shape the future of innovation? We'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Will you require sponsorship now or in the future?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,154 - $107,288