Are you a visionary business leader with a passion for driving innovation, performance, and strategic growth? Teknor Apex is seeking a Vice President, Business Manager to lead our Engineered Plastics and Elastomers products division, which includes our TPE and ETP product portfolios. This executive role is critical to setting the strategic direction and driving execution to deliver long-term value across domestic and global markets.

As the business leader, you’ll spearhead transformation and lead a high-performing organization that thrives on innovation, customer focus, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll partner across our global leadership team to deliver exceptional business results and a customer experience that stands out in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the vision for the division aligned with corporate goals, repositioning products as high-value, industry-specific solutions.
• P&L Management: Own full financial responsibility for the division—drive revenue growth, optimize profitability, and ensure budget and investment alignment.
• Global Growth Execution: Expand the business footprint, leading both organic and strategic growth initiatives across international markets.
• Operational Excellence: Scale operations efficiently by aligning resources, capital planning, and data-driven systems to support growth and profitability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a strategic liaison across sales, R&D, supply chain, and executive leadership to deliver unified, market-leading solutions.
• Innovation & Product Strategy: Guide new product development (NPD) and IP strategy to ensure long-term competitive advantage.
• Customer & Market Focus: Cultivate senior-level relationships with key customers and suppliers to foster strategic partnerships and uncover new opportunities.
• Talent Development: Mentor, coach, and elevate team performance while developing future leaders through high-impact career paths.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 15+ years in business management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Education: Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline preferred.
• Leadership Impact: Demonstrated ability to influence, inspire, and deliver results at the executive level—both internally and externally.
• Global Mindset: Experience managing across multiple geographies and leading diverse teams with cultural sensitivity.
• Strategic Acumen: Ability to make complex decisions quickly, manage competing priorities, and execute flawlessly in a dynamic market.

Why Teknor Apex?

At Teknor Apex, we are committed to building a One Teknor culture—unified, forward-thinking, and driven by innovation. We value entrepreneurial spirit, operational rigor, and inclusive leadership. This is your opportunity to shape a division, impact an industry, and lead with purpose.