Product Manager

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Product Manager

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location:

Columbus, OH, US

Company Overview

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.

At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress-developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.

This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what's next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.

We don't follow the status quo-we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.

We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development-equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.

Your Future Starts Here.

If you're ready to push limits, reimagine what's possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong.

Anything is possible when you imagine everything.

Position Overview

The Product Manager - Material Management/Plant Support is a key member of the Building and Construction business unit, supporting the development and application of structural adhesives across our core business products, including phenol-formaldehyde (PF), melamine-formaldehyde (MF), and urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins. This position supports internal material management operations, ensuring accurate recipe entry and edits, formula optimization, material entry and extension, raw material approval, and T-changes/T-blends. The role provides technical and application support for core business, leads technical team members, and upholds high standards in safety and housekeeping.

Job Responsibilities

Material Management

• Perform accurate and timely recipe entry, edits, and maintenance in material management systems (e.g., SAP) for structural adhesive products.
• Perform lab cooks to optimize materials and processes for our core business products, including PF, MF, and UF resins.
• Handle material entry, extension, and updates for both new and existing materials.
• Oversee raw material entry, approval processes, and documentation.
• Coordinate and execute t-changes and t-blends in accordance with business unit needs.
• Maintain thorough records and documentation for compliance and traceability.

Plant Support/Quality

• Conduct comprehensive recipe reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with production standards.
• Respond to SO&E (Safety, Operations & Engineering) calls by providing timely technical guidance and troubleshooting support for plant operations.
• Drive process optimization initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality through data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage and coordinate rework activities, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented effectively and documented according to quality protocols.
• Serve as the primary contact for batch-related inquiries, facilitating clear communication between production, technical, and quality teams to resolve issues and share best practices.
• Support incident investigations by gathering relevant data, conducting root cause analyses, and contributing to the development of corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future risks.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to monitor key quality metrics, implement continuous improvement projects, and uphold rigorous standards for safety, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the ability to meet relevant industry codes and standards applicable to structural wood product adhesives.

Safety and Housekeeping Duties

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment at all times.
• Monitor and manage chemical inventories to ensure safe storage and handling.
• Follow established procedures for the disposal of chemical and hazardous waste.
• Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or near-misses promptly to management.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques, material management, and structural adhesives technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in data entry and computer systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate records.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, or move around the laboratory and manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. with appropriate technique and assistance.
• Manual dexterity to handle laboratory equipment and materials safely.
• Willingness and ability to wear a respirator and other PPE as required.
• Visual acuity to read labels, measurements, and computer screens accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with formaldehyde resins synthesis and characterizations through DSC, DMA, and Rheology.
• Experience in the adhesives, chemical, or materials industry, ideally supporting structural wood product applications.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar material management systems.
• Ability to support relevant industry codes and standards for structural wood product adhesives.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
• Knowledge of EH&S regulations relevant to chemical manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus

Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin

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