Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader

Position Overview

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance featuring industry leaders including Paper Converting Machine Company. As the Senior Operations Leader, you will drive operational planning and execution of machine builds – from manufacturing and assembly to materials and paint – to achieve key performance indicators in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will play a pivotal role in building a high-performance team while continuously improving processes to support our customer-centric, innovative organization.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing and Assembly Team Leaders and team members to maximize efficiency, equipment value, cross-training, and development.
• Develop a high-performing team that supports a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process improvements, standard work processes, planning, and training.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma / Lean methodology to support initiatives, improve processes, and reduce defects.
• Develop key metrics and use visual tools to monitor and communicate performance indicators.
• Coach, develop, and empower leaders and team members to drive high levels of quality, productivity, and delivery.
• Enhance skills and cross-training capabilities across roles.
• Budget and manage costs by establishing procedures that control daily operational expenses while focusing on cost reduction measures.
• Ensure project schedules align with customer requirements, facility capabilities, and internal capacity.
• Oversee continuous improvement opportunities to drive operational effectiveness and standardization of best practices and tools.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to address the cost of poor quality through containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Align people, processes, and measurements with a focus on safety, delivery, quality, and cost.
• Grow and develop team members in line with corporate and divisional expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations, engineering, business, or a related field with 10 years of experience and at least 5 years in a leadership role, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from assessment to implementation.
• Experience working with senior leaders during periods of organizational change and transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to define KPIs, manage reporting, and drive data-driven results.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma / Lean methodology.
• Strong business acumen with effective communication skills to drive strategy.
• Proven leadership in building high-performing teams and excellent team building and change management skills.