Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Site Operations Leader

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. • $130K — $160K *
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing a manufacturing facility or similar environment.
  • Ability to provide strategic direction and lead large teams effectively.
  • Strong knowledge of production management in steel fabrication, including welding and inventory management.
  • Proven experience applying LEAN manufacturing principles to improve efficiency.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, at all organizational levels.
  • High Emotional Intelligence and strong interpersonal skills for developing relationships.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under changing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing and support teams to ensure safe and efficient product output.
  • Establish and manage budgets and operational metrics to monitor performance.
  • Forecast performance and analyze variances from operational plans.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Maintain an effective staffing level and oversee labor utilization, training, and cross-training initiatives.
  • Create a culture of accountability and ensure team member wellbeing and morale.
  • Collaborate with safety leaders to implement and promote safety procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • 401k plan with company match to support financial planning.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
  • Serve as the site leader and provide leadership and direction for the facility's manufacturing and support teams for efficient and safe manufacture of assigned products and accessories.
    • Set short- and long-term expectations for the team and ensure accountability for results.
    • Establish and manage budgets, KPIs, and operational metrics to track performance and identify improvement areas.
    • Work closely with finance teams to align cost management, capital expenditures, and P&L accountability.
    • Forecast performance and explain variances from plan.
    • Ensure the site operates cost effectively within customer product expectations, site operating procedures and quality standards while providing leadership, guidance, and direction in the application of LEAN manufacturing and the continual improvement of operations.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) to enhance productivity.
    • Maintain proper level of manufacturing staffing, keeping direct labor utilization high and initiating cross training, outsourcing, work sharing, or overtime as needed.
    • Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence where team members are safe, well, and fulfilled. Maintain positive morale, show empathy for team members, administer policy fairly, and quickly resolve issues.
    • Ensure that team members have what they need to succeed, including tools, raw material, and engineering support.
    • Recruit and develop talent by providing positive feedback and constructive criticism, formally and informally.
    • Communicate and support company positions and decisions to team members.
  • Identify systemic issues and new business challenges early and work with leadership team to resolve and mitigate risks.
  • Work closely with Global Safety Leader and EVP to develop, implement, and promote site level safety procedures and protocols.
  • Collaborate with the VP of Continuous Improvement to help promote continuous improvement objectives throughout Afinitas.
  • Manage inventory to optimize cost and high customer service levels.
  • Collaborate with sales and engineering on product delivery, risk management, and manufacturing cost estimates.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations issued by relevant regulatory agencies.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5 + years' experience successfully managing a manufacturing facility or similar environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction, lead large teams, develop team members, and inspire the team to achieve key goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Strong knowledge of production management in the steel fabrication industry or equivalent including welding, large machine operations, inventory management, and fulfillment processes.
  • Demonstrated success applying LEAN manufacturing principles.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to present oneself and communicate in a professional, positive, and courteous manner at all levels in the organization.
  • High Emotional Intelligence and strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully build and grow internal and external relationships.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities
  • Understanding of operational finance particularly fixed vs variable costs and overhead absorption.
  • Experience with industry software such as MS Office Suite, Salesforce, Infor ERP, or similar


WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.


The approximate pay range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 annually. Please note that the pay range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location. Our complete benefits package includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k plan with company match.

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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.

Company:
Afinitas

About Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.

Design Group supports Their clients’ initiatives from conceptual planning through the implementation of production systems and facilities. Regardless of a project’s technology, scale, or complexity, their in-house Solutions Teams can provide individual engineering discipline services for large and small initiatives alike.

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