Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. The company reported global sales of $2.2 billion in 2023.

MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. 

Our Consumer & Specialities segment offers technologically enhanced products to consumer-driven end markets plus specialty additives that become functional components in a variety of consumer and industrial goods. This segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. The Household & Personal Care product line provides mineral-to-market products that serve consumer-oriented end markets including Pet Care, Personal Care, Fabric Care, Edible Oil, and Renewable Fuel Purification. Our Specialty Additives product line provides mineral-based technologies serving Paper, Packaging, Sealants & Adhesives, Paint & Coatings, Ceramics, Plastics, Food & Pharmaceutical markets.

Our Engineered Solutions segment offers advanced process technologies and solutions that are designed to improve our customers’ manufacturing processes and projects. This segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. Our High-Temperature Technologies product line offers specially-formulated blends and technologies primarily for Foundry and Steelmaking industries. Our Environmental & Infrastructure product line provides waterproofing, water purification, remediation and other fluid management technologies for critical projects for Remediation, Water Purification, and Infrastructure.

MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people. We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we work.

Job Summary:

The purpose of the position is to lead the Global Marketing of the MTI Pet Care business by the development/management of the business unit branding to communicate our capabilities and value to customers, the consumer, investors, and all other stakeholders, while delivering on innovation and creating new on trend products for the cat litter market.

Location: Mississauga (Port Credit), ON, CAN or Hoffman Estates, IL, U.S.

Compensation: $150k-$180k base plus bonus

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The position will direct and lead marketing initiatives for North America, Europe and Asia markets
• Support new product development initiatives across all product categories and geographies
• Establish a strong name and brand image with the recent launch of the new MTI Pet Care group
• Will lead external communications to the market highlighting our key initiatives and successes
• Position MTI Pet Care as the global leader in private label cat litter
• Oversee Pet Care small portfolio of branded litter products
• Manage market research and industry analysis, ensuring that accurate data and trends are identified
• Manage the Voice of the Customer (VOC) process to drive innovation
• Assist with overseeing the MTI Pet Care website
• Will be the lead person with managing tradeshow participation
• Support regional marketing managers and/or sales team with RFQ’s, sample submission, competitive analysis
• Responsible for annual artwork development budget including external design fees, films, and printing plates
• Lead in-house artwork development for packaging components and sales support materials such as mock-ups, brochures, signage, sell sheets, and tradeshow materials
• Lead marketing resources with various administrative activities; such as new customer set-up, item set-up, customer portals, legal/contract items, etc.

OE/Lean

• Actively participate in continuous improvement processes such as 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, and Hoshin Kanri

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Five to Ten years marketing experience, preferably in private label consumer goods
• International experience, preferably in Europe and/or Asia
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong, professional communication skills
• Ability to learn and develop quickly through personal initiative.
• Organized, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Technical Requirements:

• Is required to have a complete understanding of MS Office and meet the technical requirements of their respective department.

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