Barry-Wehmiller · 3 months ago
Director, Site Operations
Romeoville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBarry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging industry. The Director, Site Operations, is responsible for the overall leadership and continuous improvement of a manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met while fostering a culture of operational discipline and collaboration.
Machinery
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred; degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field a plus
Lean and/or Continuous Improvement experience strongly preferred
Company
Barry-Wehmiller
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Chapman
CEO and Chairman
Doug McGraw
President & CEO, BW Flexible Systems
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