<p>About Us:</p> <p>BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers' packaging lines. Our range of machinery includes form-fill-seal, feeding, bag filling and sealing, pouch-making equipment, flow-wrap, reclosable packaging solutions, palletizing, stretch-wrapping and more.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>The VP of Portfolio is responsible for strategic ownership, profitability, and growth of specific product lines. Reporting to the Chief Product & Marketing Officer (CPMO), this role serves as the business leader for assigned product lines, making key decisions that impact performance, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction. Success in this role requires a business-builder orientation - someone who is energized by growth opportunities, evolving scope, and cross-functional execution in dynamic markets. The VP ensures alignment with Packaging strategy while driving lifecycle management, commercial strategy integration, operational efficiency, and innovation.</p> <p>The VP drives results through strong cross-functional partnership with domain leaders across Commercial, Operations, Product, and Strategy- leading a team of Product Managers and Product Marketing Strategists to ensure coordinated execution, market responsiveness, and business impact.</p> <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Market Leadership</p> <ul> <li> <p>Continuously monitor customer needs, market trends, and competitor activity to guide product line strategy.</p> </li><li> <p>Leverage insights from the Market Insights team and collaborate with platform-level Commercial leaders to shape strategic direction.</p> </li></ul> <p>Product Lifecycle Management</p> <ul> <li> <p>Own and guide the full product lifecycle-from concept through development to end-of-life-ensuring business and customer alignment.</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to prioritize roadmaps and development efforts.</p> </li><li> <p>Anticipate and address evolving needs and value opportunities across the product lifecycle-including parts, upgrades, and enhancements-to deliver long term value to the customer.</p> </li></ul> <p>Growth & Profitability</p> <ul> <li> <p>Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost efficiency across assigned product lines.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain accountability for financial performance, with oversight of the full P&L including Product Line Margin and SG&A costs (in alignment with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain).</p> </li></ul> <p>Cross-Functional Leadership</p> <ul> <li> <p>Align ?across engineering, sales, supply chain, and aftermarket support to execute and deliver results.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate closely with domain leaders in Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operations Officer structures to ensure execution discipline and customer satisfaction.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure clear accountability and decision-making across matrixed teams. Proactively manage escalation paths and cross-functional alignment to avoid execution delays.</p> </li></ul> <p>Commercial Strategy & Market Positioning</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, and Marketing leaders to optimize go-to-market strategy, pricing models, and sales enablement. </li></ul> <p>Strategic Growth Initiatives</p> <ul> <li>Identify opportunities for expansion into new markets or technologies and ensure readiness across operations and commercial channels.?Comfort with ambiguity and a bias for action are essential as business evolves. </li></ul> <p>Data-Driven Decision-Making</p> <ul> <li>Build a robust, insight-led approach to product line management by integrating customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and market analytics. </li></ul> <p>Operational Execution</p> <ul> <li>Partner with operational leaders to ensure excellence in manufacturing, supply chain, delivery, and aftermarket service. </li></ul> <p>Strategic Planning & Investment</p> <ul> <li>Support long-range planning and investment prioritization in partnership with Product Management and Strategy leaders. </li></ul> <p>M&A and Business Development</p> <ul> <li> <p>Identify and assess potential M&A targets.</p> </li><li> <p>Build external relationships and work closely with the Enterprise M&A team and Packaging SLT as needed to evaluate and pursue strategic acquisitions.</p> </li></ul> <p>LEADERSHIP & ALIGNMENT</p> <ul> <li> <p>Act as a primary driver of product line performance and success, providing strategic and operational leadership across product, commercial, and operational workstreams.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead Product Managers and Product Marketing Leaders to integrate product vision, commercial strategy, and operational execution. Ensure alignment of go-to-market plans, product roadmaps, and resource investments to drive market share and profitability.</p> </li><li> <p>Work closely across the packaging leadership team to ensure executional alignment, cross-functional accountability, and delivery of customer and business outcomes.</p> </li><li> <p>Play a critical leadership role in translating enterprise strategy into actionable plans that advance product competitiveness, market position, and long-term value.</p> </li><li> <p>Coach, develop and retain high-performing team of Product Managers and Product Marketing Specialists. Create succession plans and skill development roadmaps to sustain long-term business success.</p> </li></ul> <p>STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & IMPACT</p> <ul> <li> <p>Align product line execution with the company's ambition to be a formidable global packaging solutions provider.</p> </li><li> <p>Fall in love with solving our customers' problems through market-driven product leadership and execution excellence.</p> </li><li> <p>Implement solutions that drive market differentiation, profitability, and long-term product sustainability.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop a people-first culture, fostering teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.</p> </li><li> <p>Champion seamless integration of product, commercial, and operational functions to maximize value.</p> </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE</p> <ul> <li> <p>10+ years of progressive responsibility in product management, operations, or business leadership.</p> </li><li> <p>5+ years in a senior leadership role with end-to-end accountability for business or product line results.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong commercial and technical acumen, with industry experience in packaging machinery, automation, or industrial systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to strategic priorities and business needs</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to scale impact in evolving or high-growth environments; proven comfort navigating ambiguity and building structure in complex, cross-functional, matrixed organizations</p> </li><li> <p>Track record of strategic thinking, lifecycle management, and operational discipline in dynamic markets.</p> </li></ul> <p>TRAVEL</p> <ul> <li>50% (domestic and international) </li></ul> <p>#LI-BO1</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.</p> <p>Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.</p> <p>Company:</p> <p>BW Flexible Systems</p>