What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Excellence Leader position at BW Flexible Systems?
About the Company:
BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers’ packaging lines. Our range of machinery includes form-fill-seal, feeding, bag filling and sealing, pouch-making equipment, flow-wrap, reclosable packaging solutions, palletizing, stretch-wrapping and more. 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.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Site Operations Leader, this role is a key member of the site leadership team and is responsible for actively driving high operational performance through continuous improvement and strategy implementation within the “BW Way” system. The Operational Excellence Leader will partner closely with other operations leaders at the site to identify and drive opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency. This leader will promote Operational Excellence through L3/Lean principles, people-centric leadership and will have direct positive impact on the business’ performance. The Operational Excellence Leader will be an agent of positive change and collaborate to transform the existing operation into a best-in-class site.
Responsibilities:
- Co-champion change leadership with Site Operations Leader to drive Operational Excellence and optimize business performance.
- Establish excellence standards, quality systems, metrics, visual communications, and best practices to execute efficiently and consistently.
- Instill and maintain a site-wide “Performance Culture” where all team members are focused on driving improvements to the business including people performance, product innovation/enhancement, internal processes and practices, and delivering on the BWIS Customer Trust Experience.
- Identify opportunities to improve Operational performance and reduce cost, develop plans, and lead projects/activities to realize savings and improvements using lean tools and strategy.
- Coach, train and collaborate with leaders and team members on how to think, work and lead in a lean organization, develop both existing and new “lean experts.”
- Practice Leader Standard Work as a framework to create new habits of leadership behavior at all levels of the organization.
- Establish, manage and track Operational Excellence programs and training.
- Implement the “BW Way” business system through communication, training and execution.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Management, Engineering, or related discipline or 4 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- 3 years of leadership experience in a Lean-focused manufacturing environment.
- 3 years of Lean deployment experience- leading, training, and applying Lean methodologies with demonstrated success.
Preferred Skills:
- LSS Green or Black Belt
- Experience in a machine manufacturing/assembly environment
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal-opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.