Global Product-Line Manager Steering & Suspension

Position

Global Product-Line Manager Steering & Suspension

Location

Auburn Hills, MI 

About us

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow.

At PHINIA, we create premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and industrial applications. We make sure our products are clean, efficient, and high value because we know the actions that we take today will have a profound impact on the world tomorrow. Our goal? The cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion.

Always, PHINIA puts quality first, continuing our legacy with over a century of rich expertise and technological innovation. The name PHINIA has roots related to “bright” and “future,” representing our confidence and commitment to bettering the world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. PHINIA promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encouraging you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

Job purpose

The Global Product Line Manager is responsible for supporting and executing the product management plans and projects for our market-leading Aftermarket Steering & Suspension Product line. This person will report to the Global Product Lead - Chassis and work cross-functionally with other Global functions including Engineering, Purchasing, Quality as well as regional functional departments such as Supply Chain & Logistics, Demand Planning, Category Management, Cataloguing and Marketing within the wider business. The individual will also co-ordinate and manage multiple suppliers and plants and any new business opportunities aligned to execute our Long-Range Business Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver New to Range (NTR) requirements of the regions in line with the global product strategy, at the required quality and cost to allow the sales team to sell competitively in the market(s) whilst maximizing the profitability of PHINIA
• Manage cross functional teams ensuring processes are followed efficiently, deliverables are aligned, and the team is focused on the same Business objectives (+$110M)
• Identify cost improvement opportunities based on lifecycle position and feedback from Category Management teams and ensure cost targets and product specifications are received and understood by the purchasing team
• Collaborate with suppliers and ensure their priorities lead to flawless product execution and launch timelines for PHINIA
• Analyze new vehicle models being launched on the market and determine range prioritization including a focus on Electric & Hybrid Vehicles or any other current and future trends
• Conduct financial analysis with partnering finance teams, estimating expected costs and financial returns from the Budget Business Plan & Accelerated Growth – Art of The Possible projects
• Conduct risk assessments: report identified risks to management; provide recommendations for mitigation of risk
• Address questions and concerns related to Steering & Suspension products and projects and act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate and collaborate with regional sales and marketing teams to support and share information required to promote and sell Chassis products, new programs and new to range parts
• Lead by example; be a role model of PHINIA values: Product Leadership, Humility, Inclusivity, Net-Zero, Integrity, Accountability
• Safety and Health – Responsible for completing required safety training, reporting and correcting any unsafe practices as appropriate, completing work activities in a safe manner, and complying with safety and health requirements for respective position

What we’re looking for

Education & Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Commercial environment with sales and product management responsibilities
• Experience of a global product portfolio with scale e.g. +$50M Annual Sales
• Extensive Aftermarket Steering & Suspension product knowledge is preferred but not essential
• Bachelor’s Degree and other post-graduate degrees preferred

Expected skills & competencies

• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and part of a wider global multi-cultural team with keen attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Project & Change Management – Demonstrable ability to develop & facilitate projects, within given parameters across regions
• Collaboration – Ability to lead multi-functional teams to work in a matrix organization
• Demonstrable strategic thinking abilities with a can-do attitude, ability to work under pressure and respond quickly and positively to opportunities
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude and influencing skills
• Organizational and leadership skills / Excellent communication skills with key stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial acumen and a passion to drive strategic plans forward, able to analyze and produce reports and recommendations
• Language - English. Additional languages would be beneficial such Chinese or Turkish
• Must be able to travel 2 – 3 times per year internationally

What we offer

• We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.
• We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of ways to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

What we believe

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional
• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

Safety

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance to ensure that our employees go home as safe and as healthy as when they came in, or even better!

We also believe that health and safety is everyone’s responsibility, as such, PHINIA employees will know and comply with all applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and training courses. The hazards of each task shall be assessed, and the risk shall be managed accordingly. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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