Industrial Product Manager - Tapes

Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com

Purpose:

The Health, Hygiene and Specialties Division of Berry Global has a need for Industrial Tape Product Manager to support the Tapes and Building & Construction business segment.  The Product Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of short and long-term strategies to drive sustainable and profitable growth.

Strategy:

• Work cross functionally to update, communicate and implement the strategic vision for the business.
• Identify internal and external business needs along with growth opportunities.
• Define and develop strategic investment plans to support growth and profitability improvement.
• Understand the market requirements and consumer trends to inform and shape the strategy.
• Conduct market research to drive innovation and growth.
• Gather competitive intelligence to set product requirements and pricing strategies.
• Provide product and pricing recommendations for new opportunities.
• Participate in customer meetings and trade events to drive growth.

Multi Generation Product Planning:

• Develop and execute 1-year and 3-year product development roadmap for channel and product line effectiveness, growth and profitability.
• Define and develop next generation products, collaborating with Sales and cross-functional teams.
• Manage allocation of technical resources to the most impactful projects.
• Manage all aspects of new product launches.
• Provide oversight for channel and product-specific competitive information.

Product Line Profitability:

• Manage new product and customer pricing and profit, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Sales.
• Manage pricing strategies and monitor channel conflict.
• Champion cost-reduction projects; manage product mix and margin erosion on mature items.
• Identify changes in equipment and process technology to improve cost position.
• Work with Supply Chain for raw material sourcing, validation and cost-improvement. 

Support of Existing Business:

• Collaborate with Sales leadership for top target growth (current and new)
• Develop clear product positioning and communication strategies; collaborate with Marketing, manage product positioning tools, including web, trade, ad, sell sheets, research and presentations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to bring solution to resolve quality initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define service needs for new/changing/outgoing items
• Maintain oversight for new and modified products; working with Marketing, Corporate Creative teams and Packaging Design in determining packaging requirements and art work.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering. MBA preferred.
• Market experience in Aerospace, Military, Arts & Entertainment, Convention, MOR is preferred
• Experience in Tapes or Adhesive Technologies, is highly desired.
• 5+ years Product Management experience.
• Solid understanding of business functions Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Logistics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.