Product Line Director - Injection Molding

The Product Line Director - Injection Molding at Fictiv holds complete responsibility for the injection molding line of business. This includes developing a strategic vision, analyzing market trends, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring product offerings continue to meet high-value customer needs.

Candidates for the Product Line Director - Injection Molding role should have at least a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 8-10 years of injection molding experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of injection molding processes and operational excellence is essential.

This role is crucial in driving profitable top line revenue growth through a deep understanding of the market and customer needs. The director analyzes existing product strategies and implements initiatives that enhance product value, optimize offerings, and improve collaboration across teams.

To be successful as the Product Line Director - Injection Molding at Fictiv, candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, a thorough understanding of injection molding technology, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Fictiv’s company culture emphasizes respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth. They value diverse perspectives and aim to create an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, making it a great place for those in the Product Line Director - Injection Molding role.

Highlight specific technologies you've worked with, and discuss how you implemented improvements or innovations within the injection molding processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

Explain your process for researching market trends, utilizing data analytics, and collaborating with teams to align product strategies based on findings.

Discuss specific strategies you employ for prioritization, clear communication, and teamwork to ensure alignment with the business goals while mitigating conflicts.

Talk about methodologies you're familiar with, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, and provide examples of how you've applied them in previous roles to achieve operational improvements.

Share an example where you successfully communicated a vision or strategy to gain stakeholder buy-in, emphasizing your communication skills and strategic thinking.

Discuss your approach to gathering customer feedback and conducting research during the development phase and how you integrate that information to improve the product.

Explain the key performance indicators you track and how you utilize data to make informed decisions aimed at enhancing product offerings.

Illustrate how you stay informed about the latest industry regulations, certifications, and standards, and how you ensure your team adheres to them.

Share a relevant experience where you brought together different departments, detailing how you coordinated efforts, motivated the team, and achieved a successful outcome.

Discuss the importance of aligning the product roadmap with business goals, customer insights, and market trends, and how you prioritize features based on these factors.