Assembly Supervisor

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.

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.

Job Description:

BW Papersystems is looking for an Assembly Supervisor that will be responsible for overseeing the assembly operations including electrical and mechanical assemblies, packing/shipping, final check-out, and painting. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Machine Shop, Quality, and Field Service to address issues impacting assembly workflow, quality, cost, and on-time customer delivery. The Assembly Team Leader ensures effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders and coordinates schedules to meet customer deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of assembly personnel to meet production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to develop and implement standardized processes that optimize manufacturing flow, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Schedule, instruct, guide, and support team members to ensure efficient and effective assembly operations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering designs, customer contracts, supplier agreements, corporate directives, legal and regulatory standards, and CPD policies.
• Drive Continuous Improvement with manufacturing
• Enforce company policies clearly and fairly, including disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, wage reviews, attendance tracking, and accurate payroll data verification.
• Champion BW People-centric Leadership principles through consistent leadership and engagement with the team.
• Maintain awareness of industry best manufacturing practices via benchmarking and continuous improvement efforts to ensure operational excellence.
• Foster collaboration across ancillary business units to enhance overall business execution.
• Participate in personal development and encourage team members’ growth through training and educational opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering ( Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineering etc..) preferred
• Associate degree from a technical school or 2-year or equivalent with 10 + years experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Minimum five years of proven leadership experience in a comparable large machine assembly environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills required.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise assembly employees and manage all aspects of team leadership including recruitment, training, performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Promote the company culture emphasizing Character, Self Development, Resourcefulness, Communication, Coaching, Teamwork, Results, and Quality.
• Drive Continuous Improvement

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety protocols, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with employees and customers.
• Strong mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and interpretation of measurements and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving ability and capacity to work with limited standardization, interpreting diverse instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule).

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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.​

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.

Company:

BW Papersystems