Casting Product Line Director / 5161 Job in Fond Du Lac 54935, Wisconsin Us

Brunswick is the market leader in the marine, fitness, bowling and billiards industries; and our participation in these industries is deliberate. No company has Brunswick’s breadth and scope in the marine industry. No company equals Brunswick’s quality and innovation in fitness equipment. And no company possesses Brunswick’s knowledge and heritage in bowling and billiards.

Position Description:

Mercury Marine (a division of Brunswick Corporation, NYSE:BC) is the world leader in the manufacture of recreational marine propulsion engines. Employing Lean Six Sigma methodology, we have made lasting improvements in our products, processes, and service that have earned us J.D. Power Awards for Customer Satisfaction on both the Optimax 2-stroke and MerCruiser sterndrive power. Being the world leader doesn’t happen by chance. It takes investment in leading edge technologies and top rated talent to create and maintain innovative product offerings that shape the future of marine propulsion. We are ready to make that investment in you!

Summary of Position:
This position reports to Vice President, Global Business Development and is responsible for profitable growth of Mercury’s Casting Technology product line. The Casting Technology Product Line Includes: High Pressure Die Castings, Pressurized Lost Foam, Aluminum Smelting, Patented Alloy Licensing, as well as other Castings Technology.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Directs development and execution of castings business strategies in the pursuit of new product and market opportunities
  • Defines the marketing strategy and activities for all Mercury Castings Product lines
  • Develops and implements sales plans to achieve product line goals
  • Manages sales activities of Mercury casting team and manufacturer’s representative
  • Cultivates relationships with customers and suppliers (Internal External)

    • Qualifications:

    Basic Qualifications:

  • Marketing or Castings/Foundry Operations Background with a commercial mindset
  • Ability to develop and maintain commercial relationships with customers
  • Capacity to create cross functional alliances and move initiative forward without direct authority
  • Effective communicator: verbal, written and presentation
  • Ability to be successful in a matrix organization working with numerous business areas including: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Purchasing, Quality and Engineering
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience with 8 years experience

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of metallurgy (Aluminum, Iron, and Steel alloys)
  • Working knowledge of casting principles
  • Working knowledge of melting techniques and principles
  • MBA Preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Prior PL Responsibility

    • Mercury Marine is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
    (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans)