Product Manager - Bag

BW Converting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Converting is seeking a Product Line Manager – Bag to own strategy, lifecycle management, and financial performance for the Bag product portfolio including Hudson-Sharp. You’ll partner across Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive profitable growth and market share.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Product Management & Strategic Marketing and requires 5+ years in product management within capital equipment or industrial manufacturing, with strong P&L

Qualifications

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• "5+ years of Product Management or Product Development experience in capital equipment or industrial manufacturing."
• "Proven success launching new products and managing product portfolios."
• "Strong financial, strategic, and analytical skills with P&L experience."
• "Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills."
• "Flexible packaging or bag/pouch industry experience preferred."
• "Ability to travel internationally."

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product lifecycle and multi-generation product strategies.
• Lead new product development (NPD), product launches, and portfolio management initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, product positioning, pricing, and sales enablement tools.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, market share, and product vitality goals.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to execute strategic initiatives.
• Manage product line forecasting, pricing, and P&L performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, channel partners, and key stakeholders while serving as the voice of the customer.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

Tools

P&L experience

Job description

About Us

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

The Product Line Manager – Bag is responsible for the overall strategy, lifecycle management, and financial performance of BW Converting's Bag product portfolio, including the Hudson-Sharp brand. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Management & Strategic Marketing, this role leads product strategy from market analysis and product development through commercialization and ongoing portfolio optimization. The Product Line Manager partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive profitable growth, increase market share, and deliver innovative customer-focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product lifecycle and multi-generation product strategies.
• Lead new product development (NPD), product launches, and portfolio management initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, product positioning, pricing, and sales enablement tools.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, market share, and product vitality goals.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to execute strategic initiatives.
• Manage product line forecasting, pricing, and P&L performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, channel partners, and key stakeholders while serving as the voice of the customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years of Product Management or Product Development experience in capital equipment or industrial manufacturing.
• Proven success launching new products and managing product portfolios.
• Strong financial, strategic, and analytical skills with P&L experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Flexible packaging or bag/pouch industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Core Competencies

• Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management
• Market Analysis & Customer Insights
• New Product Development
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Financial & Commercial Acumen
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

BW Converting