NMC sa

www.nmc.eu

1 Job

335 Employees

About the Company

Founded in 1950, NMC is an international market leader in the development, production and marketing of synthetic foams. Our product range covers innovative and top quality foam solutions for a range of sectors including interior and exterior decoration, insulation, industry, packaging and sports and leisure. The products we supply meet the highest demands in terms of technology, functionality, design and environmental compatibility. The company employs 1,600 staff at 25 locations worldwide producing and offering quality products that are supplemented with a complete service package.

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Company Name: NMC sa
Job Title: Segment Director
Job Description: **Job Title** Segment Director – Technical Foam **Role Summary** Lead the Technical Foam segment as a strategic driver of growth and innovation. Own the segment vision, product roadmap, and market positioning. Manage a multidisciplinary team (engineering, product management, marketing), coordinate with R&D and production, and represent the segment within the executive leadership and the broader industry. **Expectations** - Deliver measurable growth and market expansion for the Technical Foam segment. - Provide strategic direction while maintaining operational focus and execution capability. - Foster an entrepreneurial culture, encouraging innovation across incremental and breakthrough product developments. - Build and sustain strong relationships with premium clients and industry stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities** - Define and execute the segment strategy, vision, roadmap, and priority initiatives. - Drive innovation by partnering with R&D on incremental and breakthrough applications. - Lead, develop, and coach a multidisciplinary team of 10–15 members. - Co‑develop customized solutions with key construction, automotive, and packaging clients. - Collaborate with commercial units on pricing, business development, and tailored offerings. - Represent the segment within the Group’s leadership team and externally at trade fairs, industry events, and client engagements. **Required Skills** - 10+ years of senior management experience in B2B industrial sectors (plastics, foams, materials, automotive, construction). - Strong technical acumen and engineering background. - Proven ability to lead technical segments or business units to market growth. - Strategic and hands‑on leadership style with talent‑development capabilities. - Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills. - Multilingual: fluent in French, German, and English. - Entrepreneurial mindset and openness to new markets and innovation. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (materials, mechanical, chemical, or related field). - Relevant business or management qualification (MBA or similar) is an asset.