Assembly 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:

SUMMARY:

The Assembly Team Leader will work with a team of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic to build high quality machine 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.
• At least two years of 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.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides leadership and direction to team members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly
• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
• Travel by air or car occasionally

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