PPC General Manager

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At DuPont, we deliver innovations that matter

We empower the world to thrive—whether it’s

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Providing clean water to over a billion people

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Enabling materials for smartphones to electric vehicles

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Protecting workers across industries

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:

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Automated production line integration

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Food safety and compliance

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Global sourcing

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Advanced film technologies

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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.

Learn more: Explore PPC

Location & Travel

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

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Relocation assistance available

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~35% travel

The Opportunity

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

You will

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Shape strategy and expand applications

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Drive structural margin growth

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Build a high-performance commercial engine

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Position PPC as a category leader

What You’ll Lead

Strategy & P&L

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Define and execute a growth strategy

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Drive EBITDA expansion (pricing, mix, operations)

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Own KPIs tied to growth, margin, and productivity

Innovation & Applications

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Develop customer-led solutions

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Translate market needs into differentiated offerings

Commercial Excellence

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Strengthen pricing, segmentation, and sales execution

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Advance value-based pricing and portfolio discipline

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Optimize channels and go-to-market strategy

Operations

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

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Drive continuous improvement through DuPont systems

Talent & Culture

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Build and lead a high-performing team

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Foster a culture of accountability, speed, and inclusion

What You’ll Deliver (12–24 Months)

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Growth: Accelerated topline through customer partnerships

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Margins: Structural improvement via mix and pricing

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Customers: Long-term strategic partnerships

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Operations: More agile and efficient model

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Strategy: Clear roadmap for future growth

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

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Proven innovation and portfolio leadership

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Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams

Preferred

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Experience in polyethylene packaging (food & industrial)

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Lean / continuous improvement expertise

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DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page .

The Pay range for this role is $150,500.00 - $236,500.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined: DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.