Manufacturing Team Leader

About Us:

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

 

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:

The Manufacturing Team Leader will work with a team of machinists, fabricators, and painters to manufacture high quality machine parts with a focus on efficiency, safety, and process improvement. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Lead a team of associates in the operation of machine tools to maximize efficiency, equipment value, cross training, and development. 

• Support a culture of continuous improvement, utilize available resources and tools to reduce machine downtime, identify and implement process improvements, oversee use of standard work processes, and identify training needs. 

• Assist in determining future machine tool investments. 

• Work with the Quality team to address QIR’s, and solid containment, root cause, and permanent corrective actions. 

• Identify core competency machines and operate them to full capacity. 

• Plan for rapid response capability to meet customer needs. 

• Proactively identify equipment issues and work closely with Maintenance to plan and schedule preventive maintenance. 

• Create and sustain a safety environment that promotes a safety mindset, embraces training and adherence to safety policies and procedures, and encourages awareness and correction of safety hazards. 

• Ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in clean and orderly condition and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately. 

• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Associate degree in machine tool/fabrication technology or a related field and five years of related experience, or a high school diploma/GED and seven years of related experience. 

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

• Technical expertise in machining, paint, fabrication, materials, blueprints, NC programs, routings, tooling, and fixturing. 

• Demonstrated communication, organization, and time management skills. 

• Proven problem-solving skills, planning, and scheduling abilities. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 

 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 

• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. 

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. 

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. <