Product Line Manager - Protective Fabrics

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

 

 

POSITION TITLE
Product Line Manager – Protective Fabrics

 

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Product Line Manager for Protective Fabrics will lead portfolio management for flame‑resistant, fire service, and workwear fabric product lines, ensuring alignment with market needs and business growth goals. This role drives cross‑functional collaboration to execute product launches, manage innovation pipelines, optimize costs, and strengthen customer and industry relationships. They also oversee market analysis, pricing strategy, product positioning, and performance metrics to maximize revenue and profitability. This position requires up to 25% travel domestically and internationally.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategic planning and full lifecycle management for assigned product lines, ensuring alignment with market needs and long-term business growth objectives.
• Manage the innovation and new product development pipeline with R&D, guiding ideation through commercialization and end-of-life transitions.
• Conduct market research, VOC programs, and competitive analysis to identify customer needs, trends, and opportunities for new products or enhancements.
• Develop pricing strategies, value propositions, and product positioning to drive profitable growth and marketplace differentiation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, R&D, and Sales Excellence to deliver seamless product launches, customer support, and ongoing product performance improvements
• Partner with internal teams to lead cost optimization and value engineering initiatives that enhance product competitiveness and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry stakeholders to understand market dynamics and strengthen collaboration.
• Develop business cases for new products and business opportunities, including financial models, market sizing, and risk analyses.
• Monitor key product performance metrics and ensure alignment with revenue, margin, strategic goals, resolve product