Vice President, Head of Thickening
Job Description
Location
Integral
Reports To
Product Group Head – Separation
Role Purpose
The Head of Thickening role is accountable for the global business performance and growth of the Thickener product offerings across the entire product lifecycle, encompassing both Capital equipment and Upgrades & Rebuilds (U&R;).
This role owns the global P&L;, commercial strategy, market positioning, pricing strategy, and product roadmap. Responsible for driving aggressive volume growth while protecting and growing profitability targets by maximizing customer value and ensuring a seamless customer offering throughout the lifecycle of installed equipment.
Working across a complex matrix organization, the VP leads the commercialization of both new equipment, upgrades and rebuilds, partnering closely with Capital Sales, Regional Sales, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and Services, to accelerate growth and create sustainable competitive advantage.
Executive Profile
The successful candidate must combine strong commercial leadership with a recognized understanding of thickening technologies and their application in minerals processing.
While supported by a team of product managers, application engineers, and technical experts, the Head of Thickening must possess sufficient technical depth and industry credibility to engage confidently with customers, challenge assumptions, evaluate product strategies, and make informed business decisions. The role requires an executive capable of driving business growth while serving as a trusted authority on the Thickener portfolio across both Capital equipment and lifecycle solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Business and P&L; Leadership
- Own the global P&L; for the Thickeners portfolio, including Revenue, Operating Income, Contribution Margin, market share, and profitability.
- Develop and execute the long-term business strategy and growth plan for both Capital and Upgrades & Rebuilds business
📌 Head of Thickening (Lima)
🏢 Flsmidth
📍 Lima