Senior Director, Global Manufacturing - Barry-Wehmiller : Job Details

About Us:

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.

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 a dynamic and transformational Senior Director of Global Manufacturing to lead our global operations across multiple sites. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Global Manufacturing & Engineering, you will drive the vision, strategies, and performance metrics to support our ambitious growth objectives. As a leader, you will mentor and coach a global team, ensuring collaboration across functions to implement key manufacturing strategies that enhance operational excellence.

In this role, you will shape a high-performance manufacturing organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. You will ensure that resources are effectively deployed to meet operational commitments and that results are consistently delivered.

Location: Duncan, SC or Brooklyn Park, MN

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead manufacturing operations across four sites: Duncan, SC; Brooklyn Park, MN; Padova, Italy; and Terneuzen, Netherlands.

* Develop and implement a LEAN Management System (LMS) to identify and execute operational improvement projects.

* Mentor and develop site leaders, focusing on key deliverables, career growth, and development needs.

* Establish a clear vision for the global manufacturing organization, aligning it with company strategies and translating it into actionable goals and metrics at the site level.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the achievement of manufacturing goals and broader business objectives.

* Cultivate a customer-centric mindset at each site, prioritizing quality and timely delivery of parts and equipment.

* Guide site leadership teams in resolving production and quality challenges, ensuring proper follow-up to prevent recurrence.

* Partner with site leadership and Finance to deliver accurate forecasting and meet monthly shipment and cost targets.

* Collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams to ensure seamless transitions of new products into manufacturing, tracking performance and refining processes.

* Promote safety, wellness, and a positive work environment through leadership and example.

* Encourage cross-site sharing of capacity, knowledge, and best practices, leveraging insights from across BW.

* Foster a caring, growth-oriented culture, celebrating successes while addressing performance gaps with accountability and support.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or related field

* 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including expertise in assembly processes.

* 5+ years of experience leading and developing leadership teams (e.g., plant managers).

* 5+ years of experience managing remote, multi-country operations.

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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 Flexible Systems