Manufacturing Team Leader

Barry-Wehmiller • Green Bay, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies. 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. The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of Engravers and Machinists in the production of high-quality engraved rolls. This role focuses on driving operational efficiency, ensuring safety and quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Team Leader also plays a key role in developing team capability and ensuring reliable equipment performance.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a manufacturing-related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; OR High school diploma/GED with at least 8 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Strong technical expertise in machining, engraving, fabrication, materials, blueprint reading, NC programs, routings, tooling, and fixturing.
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Proven problem-solving, planning, and scheduling abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of associates operating engraving and machining equipment to maximize efficiency, equipment utilization, cross-training, and employee growth.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging tools and resources to reduce downtime, enhance processes, maintain standard work, and identify training needs.
• Serve as a technical resource for the team, providing hands-on support in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Support the evaluation and recommendation of future equipment and capital investment needs.
• Lead resolution of quality issues, including containment, root cause analysis, and implementation of permanent corrective actions.
• Proactively identify equipment issues and partner with Maintenance to plan and execute preventive maintenance activities.
• Create and sustain a strong safety culture by promoting safe behaviors, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and actively identifying and addressing hazards.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are clean, organized, and maintained in a safe condition; promptly address and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees