Jobs at Barry-Wehmiller

Provides reception, calendar, meeting, travel, event, records, inventory, shipment, database, and office operations support. Assists executives, leaders, clients, recruits, and team members; coordinates onboarding and communications; prepares business materials and reports; tracks deadlines, expenses, supplies, and project setup; maintains badge and emergency programs; and handles confidential information professionally.

Designs and develops PLC, HMI, robot, and safety control systems for special-purpose packaging machinery. Responsibilities include software programming, equipment upgrades, risk assessments, technical documentation, factory testing, commissioning, fault finding, customer-site support, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, production, field service, and commercial teams. The role requires travel, occasional overtime, adherence to machinery and safety standards, and support for continuous improvement and new product integration.

Leads major architecture, engineering, and construction projects and programs from pursuit strategy through closeout. Develops delivery approaches, organizes multidisciplinary teams and external partners, manages contracts, scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, safety, procurement, and financial performance. Builds client, trade, OEM, and subconsultant relationships; supports opportunity development and market growth; and develops project leadership talent. The role requires frequent travel and may involve professional licensing responsibilities.

Lead packaging engineering capital projects from design through installation and startup. Responsibilities include line layout, mechanical design, equipment procurement, vendor and contractor management, project scheduling and finances, site management, documentation, automation-line integration, client relationship development, and project team leadership. The role requires coordinating multiple projects and supporting clients across manufacturing industries, with travel for installations, meetings, training, and industry events.

Develop, configure, test, commission, and troubleshoot automation control systems for industrial manufacturing clients. Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems, design control systems and documentation, manage engineering deliverables, coordinate with clients and vendors, oversee site installation and startup, and validate facility systems for customer turnover. The role also requires technical communication, project management, and travel for installation, startup, training, and industry events.

Manages financial oversight for capital projects, including project setup, forecasting, revenue and cost recognition, invoicing, variance analysis, risk assessment, purchase orders, expense tracking, month-end support, audits, and compliance with GAAP and company policies. Partners with project teams, clients, accounting leadership, and accounts receivable to maintain accurate financial records, improve profitability, and ensure timely billing and collections.

Leads continuous improvement and operational excellence across manufacturing operations. Develops improvement plans, facilitates Lean and problem-solving initiatives, coaches leaders and frontline teams, tracks KPIs, and delivers sustainable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity. Partners cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain while leading projects, workshops, training, root-cause analysis, and process standardization.

Lead and ensure consistent delivery of People Operations across sites, overseeing onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, compliance, safety, recruiting coordination, training, and Workday data integrity. Coach and develop local HR staff, partner with People Business Partners and leaders, drive process improvements, and act as escalation point for complex employee and operational issues.

Lead and oversee execution of new capital equipment orders for the corrugating product line. Define scope, budgets, schedules, and standards; manage resources, OEM partners, documentation, installation, start-up and project closure; enforce project management playbooks; identify and mitigate schedule/cost risks; and develop and coach project management team members.

Designs, implements, commissions, troubleshoots, and modifies industrial networks for manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include network audits, specifications, testing, documentation, bills of materials, hardware and cabling selection, installer guidance, and client collaboration throughout project lifecycles. The role primarily uses Cisco and Rockwell/Stratix infrastructure and supports on-site installation and startup activities.

Develops advanced controls and automation solutions for OEM industrial packaging machinery. Responsibilities include PLC, HMI, motion control, data collection, machine safety, electrical control systems, documentation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical guidance for engineering, production, service teams, and suppliers. The role requires extensive Allen-Bradley expertise, industrial communication knowledge, control panel design experience, and collaboration across global teams. Approximately 20% domestic and international travel is required.

Supports and administers the Infor Visual ERP environment, including user access, troubleshooting, data reconciliation, anomaly resolution, reporting, training, and documentation. Develops SQL-based reports, maintains data integrity across inventory, labor, and financial transactions, assists with month-end close, and collaborates on process improvements, software upgrades, and data migrations. The role is primarily hands-on ERP administration and support, with progression toward broader business analysis responsibilities.

Direct large-scale industrial design-build capital projects from planning through engineering, construction, installation, commissioning, startup, and closure. Manage client relationships, project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, forecasts, documentation, and execution strategies. Lead project teams, support client development, and ensure successful delivery across food and beverage, life sciences, and advanced technology environments. Travel is required for project activities, client meetings, training, and industry events.

Lead and execute manufacturing process improvements and lean initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost. Design and optimize assembly and tooling methods, perform layout and workflow planning, support Design for Manufacturing, estimate production times/costs, justify and implement CapEx, train operations on lean concepts, and ensure regulatory compliance. Serve as liaison between design and operations and support new product development.

Leads the firm’s enterprise People strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, development, performance management, compensation, HR partnerships, people operations, culture, engagement, and analytics. Advises executive and business leaders, builds scalable HR systems, strengthens recruiting and leadership pipelines, advances pay equity and high-performance practices, and leads a team of approximately 40 People professionals across a growing, decentralized organization.

Design full electrical systems for large manufacturing facilities including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm. Perform load flow analysis, apply NEC, use Easy Power/REVIT/AutoCAD, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, interact with clients, and support medium-voltage and industrial lighting solutions.

Leads client development for $100M+ food and beverage manufacturing capital programs. Owns bookings, pricing, commercial strategy, contract negotiation, pursuit leadership, and delivery risk across design-build and EPC initiatives. Engages executive stakeholders, coordinates multidisciplinary AEC teams, governs pipeline and CRM activities, and sponsors projects through execution and closeout. The role requires deep food manufacturing expertise, strong commercial judgment, and accountability for profitable delivery and long-term client relationships.

Develops and executes OEM sourcing strategies, negotiates supplier contracts, manages purchase orders, and monitors supplier performance, delivery, quality, cost, and margins. Partners with project, applications, sales, finance, and field service teams to support packaging automation projects. Responsibilities include supplier onboarding, agreement management, expediting orders, resolving discrepancies, coordinating corrective actions, reporting metrics, and improving supply-chain operations using ERP and MRP systems.

Create 2D and 3D mechanical CAD models, schematics, assemblies, and technical drawings. Apply GD&T, engineering codes, and industry standards to ensure compliant designs. Perform FEA simulations, prepare technical documentation, support manufacturing and construction teams, collaborate with engineers, and maintain CAD file version control and drafting standards.

Leads the manufacturing domain architecture for a global Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations program. Evaluates business requirements, designs scalable manufacturing and supply chain solutions, governs standards, coordinates architects and vendors, and supports implementations, rollouts, testing, upgrades, troubleshooting, documentation, training, and continuous improvement. Requires extensive D365 manufacturing experience, ERP implementation expertise, systems integration knowledge, and familiarity with production planning, scheduling, costing, and manufacturing operations.