General Manager
General Manager - Electronic Materials & Assembly
Overview
A global advanced materials organization is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-impact business segment focused on electronic assembly materials and related process technologies.
This role will provide full P&L ownership, along with strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, commercial strategy, product portfolio management, and innovation. The General Manager will be responsible for driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, highly technical environment supporting electronics, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing markets.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Strategy Leadership
- Define and execute the strategic vision and long-term roadmap for the business segment
- Translate enterprise-level objectives into actionable plans that drive growth and market expansion
- Identify new opportunities across core and adjacent markets, including product and application expansion
- Lead portfolio optimization efforts, including product lifecycle management, pricing strategy, and SKU rationalization
P&L Ownership & Commercial Performance
- Own full financial performance, including revenue, margin, and volume targets
- Partner with regional and commercial teams to develop and execute sales strategies
- Oversee demand planning and forecasting processes to support operational and commercial alignment
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance review processes, ensuring clear visibility into business health
Market & Customer Strategy
- Develop compelling value propositions aligned with customer needs and competitive positioning
- Drive customer segmentation strategies and commercialization initiatives
- Ensure consistent messaging and positioning across product management, marketing, and sales channels
Innovation & Technology Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of the technology roadmap to support long-term growth
- Identify gaps in current capabilities and prioritize innovation initiatives accordingly
- Partner with engineering and technical teams to advance product development and validate new technologies
- Ensure alignment between innovation efforts and commercial strategy
Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Provide leadership across manufacturing, materials recovery, and operational processes
- Drive performance improvements across safety, quality, cost, and efficiency metrics
- Partner with supply chain and operations teams to ensure alignment with financial and service objectives
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and process optimization
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, EHS, and commercial teams
- Lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple functions and geographies
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of leadership experience in advanced materials, electronics, specialty chemicals, or related industries
- Proven track record of owning or influencing P&L performance
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, process-driven manufacturing environments
- Strong background in product management, commercialization, or portfolio leadership is highly desirable
- Familiarity with demand planning, technology roadmapping, and new product introduction processes preferred
Core Competencies
- Strategic leadership and business acumen
- Financial and commercial decision-making
- Product and portfolio management
- Market insight and customer focus
- Innovation and technical leadership
- Operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Cross-functional influence and team leadership
- Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
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