About Us:
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.
Job Description:
The Value Stream Leader oversees the complete equipment lifecycle from quotation through customer acceptance, including Application Engineering, strategic pricing, cost estimation, margin analysis (GPA), design, release, and project management. This role leads the product value stream to achieve business results while ensuring products are properly specified, safely designed and installed, and meet or exceed quality and customer expectations.
The VSL manages all value stream functions from order receipt through design release, providing cross-functional leadership across all shifts. This position champions Lean best practices implementation and drives continuous improvement by eliminating waste and optimizing flow throughout the value stream.
Key Responsibilities/Complexities:
Strategic/Planning:
Sales/Pre-Order Phase:
Design/Engineering Phase:
Project Execution Phase:
Customer Delivery Phase:
Operational Management:
Leadership/People Development:
Competencies:
Initiative/Ingenuity:
Outstanding judgement, initiative, and ability are required to work independently towards general results and to devise and modify procedures to meet unusual conditions and make related decisions within limitations of established policies. Handles confidential data of major importance; leads and motivates function charged with meeting goals to ensure company profitability and reputations as an industry leader.
Supervisory/Responsibility:
Manages assigned value stream with subordinates and team members, liaison with other functions.
Reports To:
Brown Paper Corrugated Product Line Leader.
Work Environment:
The New Equipment Value Stream Leader works in an indoor office environment. May be exposed to shop elements, but not continuously to the extent of being disagreeable.
Physical Demands:
The employee may be required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and greater than 50 pounds with assistance. Normal mental and visual attention is necessary to perform various duties.
Responsibility – Equipment/Materials:
Errors in judgement may cause major expenditures, potential loss of customer account and damage to prestige of company. Considerable tact is involved with outside/inside contacts; works with confidential information of major importance that, if disclosed, may be detrimental to the company.
Safety:
All safety regulations must be observed.
Position Type:
This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.
Travel:
Some travel is expected for this position. Anticipated travel is >25%.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering required; master’s degree preferred. Typically requires 10+ years’ experience in engineering or project management. Demonstrated past leadership positions that validate core management skills.
Other Duties:
Perform various other similar or associated duties as assigned or directed.
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.
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