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BW Converting · 1 day ago

Director People, Converting Technologies

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services within Barry-Wehmiller, focused on high-performance converting and packaging machinery. The Director of People will serve as the senior HR leader, shaping and delivering a people strategy that supports business growth and fosters a culture of Truly Human Leadership across global manufacturing sites and teams.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary people leader and advisor for Converting Technologies globally, partnering closely with the President and leadership team

Design and execute the People strategy to align with business priorities, ensuring organizational effectiveness and resilience

Represent the perspective of the business within the BW Converting Platform and across the broader BW enterprise

Lead global talent processes including workforce planning, talent review, succession planning, and leadership development

Build career paths and leadership pipelines that prepare talent for both current and future needs

Ensure performance management processes foster accountability, feedback, and growth

Champion Barry-Wehmiller’s Truly Human Leadership culture worldwide, ensuring teams feel cared for and engaged while delivering results

Actively monitor organizational health and engagement, deploying cultural initiatives and holding leaders accountable for culture in action

Lead change management efforts during growth, restructuring, or integration, ensuring alignment with BW playbooks and best practices

Provide coaching and guidance to senior leaders to navigate organizational dynamics and drive continuous improvement

Partner with BW Compensation leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and consistent pay practices globally

Ensure compliance with international, national, and local labor regulations across all operating regions

Leverage people systems and data analytics to provide insights that guide decision-making

Qualification

HR leadershipOrganizational designTalent managementLeadership developmentChange managementData analyticsCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingMulti-country exposureM&A experienceBusiness experience