Product Manager – MDF/HDF (Engineered Wood Products)

About

Mackinnon Bruce, on behalf of a long-standing client, is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join a leading manufacturer within the engineered wood products sector.

This position will play a key role in defining and driving the strategy for the MDF/HDF product segment, with responsibility for product lifecycle management, market positioning, commercial performance, and innovation. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, R&D, production, and supply chain teams to deliver profitable growth and strengthen market competitiveness across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product segment strategy, aligned with market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept development through to launch and phase-out.
• Monitor competitor products, launches, and marketing activity to identify opportunities and strengthen market positioning.
• Support and co-lead product launches, including business cases, training, launch campaigns, and customer engagement activities.
• Conduct market analysis and customer visits to identify commercial opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives.
• Develop pricing recommendations and profitability analysis to support value-based selling and margin improvement.
• Ensure product information, certifications, and system data are accurate and maintained across PIM and SAP platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support innovation and portfolio development.
• Deliver product training and support commercial teams with value-selling initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience within product management, product marketing, or commercial portfolio management.
• Background within engineered wood products, MDF/HDF, particleboard, laminates, decorative surfaces, or adjacent building materials industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, market analysis, and commercial strategy.
• Experience managing product launches and cross-functional development projects.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, including pricing, profitability, and business case evaluation.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Familiarity with SAP, PIM systems, and product management tools desirable.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English and German required.
• Degree qualified in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline preferred.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and technical expertise within the engineered wood products industry. You will play a central role in shaping the future direction of a strategically important product segment, working within an international and collaborative environment focused on long-term growth and product excellence.