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Product Manager - Folding Carton

Barry-Wehmiller · Waukesha, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you gathered customer input that changed a product decision.

What they are checking: Whether they actually listen to customers and let evidence change their plans, which is customer-centric in practice.

Tell me about a product launch you led. What went wrong and how did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they have real launch experience and stay accountable when things do not go to plan.

Tell me about a time you had to influence senior leaders to change product direction.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead cross-functionally at a senior level using data and clear reasoning.

What would you do

How do you work with engineering when they want to build something different from what the market is asking for?

What they are checking: Whether they can align a strong engineering team around customer value without damaging trust.

How do you decide which features to drop when the budget won't cover everything?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize clearly and explain tradeoffs to stakeholders who wanted the cut items.

How do you support the sales team with product knowledge without becoming their full-time helper?

What they are checking: Whether they can enable sales effectively while protecting time for strategy and roadmap work.

About the work

What do you know about the folding carton market, and what are converters struggling with right now?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the customer's business well enough to shape a product portfolio around real needs.

How would you build a long-term product roadmap for capital equipment that customers keep for decades?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan for long product lifecycles and the service and upgrade business around them.

How do you build a business case for a new machine feature or platform?

What they are checking: Whether they connect product ideas to measurable business impact like revenue, margin and win rate.

How do you keep track of what competitors are doing in folding carton equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they have a disciplined habit of competitive analysis rather than relying on hearsay from sales.

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The full job description

As published by Barry-Wehmiller.

About Us: BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. 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: We are seeking experienced and strategic Product Manager to lead the development and execution of our folding carton product portfolio. This role is responsible for driving product vision, shaping long-term strategy, and delivering customer-centric solutions that create measurable business impact. You will serve as a key leader, working cross-functionally to align teams, influence stakeholders, and guide products from concept through end of life. Key Responsibilities/Complexities: • Define and drive product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives • Lead complex product initiatives from ideation through launch and full product lifecycle • Translate market insights, customer needs, and data into actionable product requirements • Determine value proposition/positioning of the product in the market and competitive differentiation. • Partner with engineering, to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions • Collaborate with executive leadership to influence product strategy and prioritization • Lead cross-functional alignment across sales, marketing, operations, and customer success • Drive go-to-market planning and execution in partnership with sales and marketing • Establish KPIs and leverage data analytics to measure performance and inform decisions • Conduct competitive analysis and identify new market opportunities • Identify and report crucial trends and influence the industry by maintaining relationships with key customers and those they serve, industry associations and others that may influence the industry. Competencies: • Self-motivated, dynamic and results-driven • Strategic mindset with strong business acumen • Customer-obsessed and data-driven • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity • Strong influencing and executive communication skills • Collaborative, proactive, and highly accountable • Highly professional product management toolbox for complete lifecycle • Good common technical understanding • Proficiency with MS Office. Required Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field • MBA or advanced degree preferred • 5–8+ years of product management experience, including ownership of complex products or platforms • Proven track record of delivering successful products and driving measurable business outcomes • Strong strategic thinking and ability to connect product initiatives to business impact • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to influence without direct authority and effectively lead cross-functional teams Work Environment: The Product Manager works in an indoor office environment. May be exposed to some shop elements. Travel is expected for this position. Anticipated travel requirement is between 25 to 50% and may be more at times in order to complete certain critical required tasks. 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 Papersystems

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