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.
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
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