Site Operation Leader

Informazioni sulla Divisione:

BW Packaging offre macchinari e soluzioni di imballaggio completi, tra cui sistemi flessibili, riempimento e chiusura, etichettatura, fine linea e servizi di integrazione. Come parte della famiglia Barry-Wehmiller, uniamo un team globale di esperti di imballaggio con uno scopo chiaro: Persone che si prendono cura, costruiscono soluzioni che funzionano. Affrontiamo le sfide più difficili dei nostri clienti come fossero nostre — offrendo soluzioni innovative e durature che stabiliscono lo standard per valore e prestazioni.

 

Barry-Wehmiller fornisce a livello globale progettazione, consulenza e produzione tecnologicamente avanzate nei settori del packaging, del cartone ondulato e della trasformazione della carta. Combinando a un'idea di leadership che pone al centro le persone, strategie operative mirate e una crescita basata su obiettivi, Barry-Wehmiller è diventata un’azienda da $ 3 miliardi con quasi 12.000 dipendenti uniti da uno scopo comune: usare la forza del business per costruire un mondo migliore.

 

Descrizione del lavoro:

The Director, Site Operations is accountable for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of a single manufacturing facility. This role ensures the site delivers on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives while operating in alignment with regional and Packaging's operational strategies.

The Director partners closely with functional leaders in Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operational Excellence to ensure site-level execution meets or exceeds customer expectations. Where applicable, the Director may directly support or provide oversight for site-level engineering resources in collaboration with centralized engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Site Ownership & Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility to meet or exceed targets for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Own site-level P&L accountability within agreed parameters, partnering with regional leadership on budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure all site activities align with regional and enterprise operational strategies.
• Champion a safe, productive, and inclusive work environment.

Operational Performance & Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, lead time reduction, and cost efficiency.
• Apply Lean and structured problem-solving methods to standardize processes and eliminate waste.
• Monitor performance metrics, address risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead operational reviews and communicate performance results clearly to teams and stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with centralized Supply Chain to ensure materials availability, supplier performance, and production continuity.
• Maintain a strong partnership with centralized Engineering leadership and as needed, provide oversight for site-based engineering activities to ensure alignment with operational priorities.
• Work with Operational Excellence leaders to deploy improvement tools, training, and systems at the site.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Product, and Service leaders to meet customer delivery commitments and address escalations.

Talent Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop site leaders and supervisors to build a capable, high-performing team.
• Ensure clear expectations, accountability, and development opportunities for all team members.
• Support workforce planning and talent acquisition in partnership with the People Team and regional leadership.
• Promote a culture of care, engagement, and high performance at all levels.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations leadership; experience managing complex production environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance, cost structure, and delivery reliability.
• Proven ability to lead and develop leaders in a multi-shift or multi-line production setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Skilled at working within a matrixed organization and collaborating across functional domains.
• Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to strategic priorities and business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field a plus.
• Lean and/or Continuous Improvement experience strongly preferred.

Matrixed Collaboration

• Supply Chain
• Engineering
• Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Quality
• Finance
• People Team

Success Profile

This role requires a decisive, people-focused leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Director, Site Operations combines operational discipline with a hands-on leadership style, ensuring the site consistently delivers on its commitments to customers, employees, and the business. Success depends on building trust at every level, driving measurable improvements, and aligning the site with regional and enterprise priorities.

Soft Skills & Leadership Style

• Thinking Style: Practical and results-oriented; connects daily actions to business priorities.
• Relating Style: Builds trust and credibility with teams and cross-functional partners.
• Working Style: Hands-on, disciplined, and focused on operational excellence.
• Influence Style: Engages teams through clarity, accountability, and recognition.
• Learning Style: Open to feedback and responsive to evolving business needs.

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Alla Barry- Wehmiller selezioniamo persone con esperienze e talenti che vanno al di là delle pure competenze tecniche. Se la tua carriera lavorativa non è perfettamente in linea con la posizione, ti invitiamo comunque ad inviare la tua candidatura. Siamo consapevoli che esperienze diverse spesso portino innovazione, eccellenza e un apporto significativo all’azienda, per cui incoraggiamo i candidati con differenti background a mandare il proprio cv. Fateci sapere se avete necessità di supporto per l’alloggio durante le varie fasi di colloquio. 

 

 

Company:

BW Filling & Closing