PPC General Manager

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

$120K — $150K *
Niles, IL 60714In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years as a GM or business leader with P&L ownership
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Business
  • Strong commercial excellence background in pricing and key accounts
  • Proven innovation and portfolio leadership experience
  • Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow a North American specialty materials business
  • Shape strategy and expand applications of specialty materials
  • Drive structural margin growth through pricing and operations
  • Build a high-performance commercial engine for sales execution
  • Define and execute a growth strategy while managing P&L
  • Lead end-to-end performance in operations for quality and cost
  • Foster a culture of accountability and inclusion among the team

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity with a preference for candidates near Chicago, IL or Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Relocation assistance available
  • 35% travel requirement allows for diverse experiences
  • Involvement in innovative projects within the polyethylene packaging sector
  • Access to a well-established brand with strong customer relationships
Full Job Description

Lead the Next Era of PPC Solutions

For decades, PPC has been a trusted leader in polyethylene (PE) bags, films, and tubing for food and industrial packaging.

Since 1949, we’ve partnered with customers to solve complex packaging challenges—leveraging expertise in:

  • Automated production line integration

  • Food safety and compliance

  • Global sourcing

  • Advanced film technologies

  • Bulk and institutional packaging solutions

As demand grows for safer food systems and durable materials, PPC is positioned to lead through innovation, performance, and customer trust.

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Location & Travel

  • Remote (U.S.) — preference for Chicago, IL or Pleasant Prairie, WI proximity

  • Relocation assistance available

  • ~35% travel

The Opportunity

Own and grow a North American specialty materials business with strong brand equity and customer focus.

You will:

  • Shape strategy and expand applications

  • Drive structural margin growth

  • Build a high-performance commercial engine

  • Position PPC as a category leader

What You’ll Lead

Strategy & P&L

  • Define and execute a growth strategy

  • Drive EBITDA expansion (pricing, mix, operations)

  • Own KPIs tied to growth, margin, and productivity

Innovation & Applications

  • Develop customer-led solutions

  • Translate market needs into differentiated offerings

Commercial Excellence

  • Strengthen pricing, segmentation, and sales execution

  • Advance value-based pricing and portfolio discipline

  • Optimize channels and go-to-market strategy

Operations

  • Lead end-to-end performance (quality, reliability, cost)

  • Drive continuous improvement through DuPont systems

Talent & Culture

  • Build and lead a high-performing team

  • Foster a culture of accountability, speed, and inclusion

What You’ll Deliver (12–24 Months)

  • Growth: Accelerated topline through customer partnerships

  • Margins: Structural improvement via mix and pricing

  • Customers: Long-term strategic partnerships

  • Operations: More agile and efficient model

  • Strategy: Clear roadmap for future growth

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years as a GM or business leader with P&L ownership

  • Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Chemistry, or Business)

  • Strong commercial excellence background (pricing, channels, key accounts)

  • Proven innovation and portfolio leadership

  • Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams

Preferred

  • Experience in polyethylene packaging (food & industrial)

  • Lean / continuous improvement expertise

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