Production Group Leader

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmillier Companies Inc. in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a Production Group Leader to directly lead daily production operations on the floor. The role involves operating equipment, setting up machines, troubleshooting, and driving safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of manufacturing experience, prior leadership, and mechanical aptitude. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate degree or technical training is preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience is required.
• Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with machine set-ups are preferred.
• Basic computer, math, and forklift skills are preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate on the production floor and support daily production activities to minimize downtime.
• Lead, train, and support production team members to meet daily goals; promote teamwork and safety.
• Monitor schedules and ensure quality standards; address production issues with corrective actions.
• Enforce safety procedures and support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Maintain production records and communicate key information with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift

Job description

## Production Group LeaderApplylocations: Kansas City, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R021608**About Us:**BW Converting 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:**The Production Group Leader is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting daily production operations while actively working on the production floor. This position operates equipment, assists with machine set-ups and troubleshooting, leads production associates, and ensures safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. The ideal candidate leads by example, promotes teamwork and accountability, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.**Essential Functions****Hands-On** **Production Support*** Operate production equipment and assist with machine set-ups, adjustments, and troubleshooting as needed.* Support daily production activities and help minimize downtime.* Assist with production planning and coordination with maintenance as needed.**Leadership & Supervision*** Lead, train, and support production team members to meet daily production goals.* Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and safety.* Monitor employee performance and provide guidance and support.**Production & Quality*** Monitor production schedules and workflow to meet deadlines and efficiency targets.* Ensure compliance with quality standards, operational procedures, and company policies.* Address production issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.**Safety & Continuous Improvement*** Enforce safety procedures and promptly address safety concerns.* Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.* Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.**Communication & Reporting*** **Strong use of ERP systems.** ie... XA66/Excell/Label Printing/Obtaining File Documents* Maintain accurate production records and communicate key production information.* Work closely with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to support operations.**Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical training preferred.* 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience required.* Previous leadership experience strongly preferred.* Mechanical aptitude and experience with machine set-ups preferred.* Basic computer, math, and forklift skills preferred.* Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.* Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.#LI-SG1*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.