Site Operations Director (BW Flexible Systems)

Company: Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.
Location: Duncan
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Site Operations Director (BW Flexible Systems) 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:GENERAL PURPOSEThe Site Operations Director is responsible for the overall performance of the site through leadership of teams that include Engineering, Production Planning, Project Management, Manufacturing and Warehousing. Builds vision for step change and drives safety, execution and operational excellence within the operations teams with focus on sending those in their care home safe, well and fulfilled. This role is responsible for providing insightful leadership by encouraging others to discover, develop and apply their talents enabling them to reach their full potential.Actively engages in our Lean journey by building and acting on continuous improvement and development opportunities.-- RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive overall performance with a focus on contributing to site and divisional financial commitments.
• Serve as part of Site Leadership Team: Collaborates with peers to drive the success of people and performance for the BWFS business in North America. Execute business improvement and activity that delivers on Budget commitment.
• Lead and/or facilitate a safety program with focus on safety and wellness through actions and words. Ensure the safety of all team members through direct leadership reports.
• Set vision in alignment with divisional objectives and drive operational excellence through the operation.
• Proactively engage in the personal growth of Operations leaders and work closely with functional leaders where appropriate.
• Report on site and team performance, forecast expectations, safety and improvement progress on a regular cadence.
• Lead teams through activities that continuously improve Delivery, Quality and Cost within the Operations.--
• May lead and/or oversee facilities and ensure a safe and vibrant work environment which meets compliance requirements.--
• Maintain a visual workplace, providing an environment for empowerment and team member-driven problem solving.
• Align Operational activity with needs of BWFS global business.
• Develop and execute a dynamic operational system that will deliver standard and engineered products that align with customer needs.
• Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of teams and individuals.
• Maintain effective relationship with Union representatives, where applicable.
• Work with leaders at other Barry-Wehmiller Flexible Systems locations to implement our vision of thinking globally and acting locally.
• Periodically represent BWFS at Barry-Wehmiller L3, operational excellence, and other applicable conferences and communications.
• Work with other Barry-Wehmiller divisions to share best practices and create global leverage.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Operations Management or a related fieldEXPERIENCE:
    • 7 years of experience in a manufacturing operations environment
    • 5 years of experience in leadership and people development
    • 5 years of experience using Lean tools to drive purposeful resultsOTHER:
      • Ability to travel periodically (10%)
      • Must have a valid driver's license and good driving recordPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
        • Engineering Leadership Experience
        • PMP Certification
        • Advanced Lean certification
        • Education and/or experience demonstrating business acumenKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES
          • Energy and Drive:--
            • Drive for Results
            • Action oriented
              • Operating Skills:
                • Organizing
                • Process Management
                • Project Management
                • Functional / Technical Skills:
                  • Knowledge of capital equipment / machinery
                  • Knowledge of Lean principles
                  • Courage:
                    • Conflict Management
                      • Strategic Skills:--
                        • Problem Solving
                        • Dealing with Ambiguity
                          • Personal and Interpersonal Skills:--
                            • Listening
                            • Integrity and Trust
                            • Approachability
                              • Organizational Positioning Skills:--
                                • Organizational Agility
                                • Presentation
                                • Written CommunicationsBarry-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:BWFS US - Duncan Posted 12 Days Ago Full time R005689 About Us Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It's that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal-to use the power of our business to build a better world.

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