Barry-Wehmiller

About Us:

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. 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.

Job Description:

BW Converting is seeking an experienced and driven Assembly Team Leader to lead a high-performing team in the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assembly of complex industrial machinery. This role is responsible for ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the assembly process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor assembly team members to optimize efficiency, product quality, and cross-functional skill development.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, driving standard work practices and identifying process enhancements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve non-conformances through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify and recommend capital investments in tools and equipment to enhance assembly capabilities.
• Monitor and forecast production activity to meet monthly business and financial targets.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance to plan and execute preventive maintenance for assembly-related equipment.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment, promoting safety best practices and immediate correction of hazards.
• Support rapid response initiatives to meet evolving customer requirements.
• Reviewing customer quotes and assigning assembly labor hours.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade school certification preferred.
• 3 + years of experience in machinery or equipment assembly.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or team lead role in a manufacturing setting.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical assembly.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, routings, and technical specifications.

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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:

Paper Converting Machine Company