Director Of Operations Jobs

About Us:
BW Integrated Systems is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of end-of-line packaging equipment solutions and packaging automation, as well as systems integration. With seven manufacturing facilities and more than 800 team members worldwide, BW Integrated Systems is a global partner for our customers and has installations in more than 50 countries around the world. Our products and service network provide differentiated technology and technical support for manufacturing companies in a variety of global market segments, including automotive, beer and beverage, wine, spirits, container manufacturing, food, household, personal care, dairy, paper, pharmaceutical, and consumer mailing and collating. BW Integrated Systems packaging professionals have decades of application experience in robotic solutions, packaging line design, integrated solutions, palletizers and depalletizers, automated can-end and product-handling equipment, case- and tray-packing, case- and tray-forming, advanced conveyance technology and controls, unwrappers, destrappers, feeders, coolers and pasteurizers.
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.
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Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Operations will be responsible for driving People, Products and Performance across one of the division’s operating sites. This individual will be instrumental in driving safety, operational excellence, flawless execution, and continuous improvement within the BW culture, across the site.
The Director Operations will oversee all aspects of the operational site including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fabrication/Machining, Assembly, and Project Management to ensure the efficient and safe manufacture of all assigned Products/Projects in the facility. This person will build camaraderie and consistency amongst the operations function within the site and assist with recruiting, training, and coaching employees, on operations and process improvement principles, and facilitating change management across the site, including the deployment and sustainment of our BW Way operating model.
Job Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison among other functional areas to achieve a more efficient flow of intra-company information
• Ensures efficient, timely, and quality engineering / manufacturing of assigned products
• Ensures optimum utilization of overall capacity within the facility
• Directs the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization
• Collaborate with multi-functional business leaders including those in Supply Chain, Sales & Concept and Estimating, Aftermarket and the UK to drive results
• Provides leadership in conjunction with People team relative to labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, etc.
• Purposeful people planning – implement local/site organizational structures required to meet the needs of the business, drive best practice across sites, minimize duplication and enhance efficiency. Ensure the right positions and people are developed to ensure the current and future needs of the site are satisfied. Develop “Lean Leaders” who drive for performance excellence in the Barry-Wehmiller culture.
• Directly responsible for performance and leadership of our Operational functions including Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Fabrication & Manufacturing
• Responsible for product line gross margin
• Implement and drive Customer Trust system. Earn our customers’ trust through development and delivery of exceptional solutions, delivered on time, and without warranty issues. Work with entire team to continually drive improved operational performance as measured by key indicators from continuous improvement and through the application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts while ensuring all operations functions are constantly seeking and implementing productivity improvements, technology advancements, and cost control measures
• Responsible for facility operation and maintenance
• Delivering quality, on-time solutions for our client
• Assume a hands-on style to operational leadership that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration with a strong customer focus. Drive accountability for results yet be supportive and effective at developing individuals to assume greater levels of responsibility and personal contribution.
• Lead, motivate, and develop all those in span of care on an ongoing basis, and provide direct feedback, counsel, and coaching to drive practices and processes and overall company performance
• Ensures, Assembly, Fabrication, and Engineering are all working in concert (e.g., information sharing, work planning, resource allocation) to meet project schedules
• Ensure with CPD Leadership compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, and safety

Education/Experience:

• Experience building and leading Operations programs and team; experience in capital equipment, or complex systems manufacturing is desired; multi-business/product line execution in one site a plus
• A Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Management, Engineering or relevant discipline is desired, MBA a plus
• 5+ years’ experience leading Engineering or Operations including people management and P&L responsibility.
• A proven-track record of driving Operations in identifying and driving areas or improvement (including Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies) across a site or department, resulting in improved product margin, profitability, and performance

ADA Requirements:

• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for regular operation of a computer.
• Domestic and International travel by air and/or car – <10-15% of the time.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly.
• Occasional exposure to typical manufacturing production physical hazards.

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 Integrated Systems