Sr. Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain

BW Papersystems; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems seeks a Senior Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain to lead enterprise-wide planning, execution, and transformation across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, planning, procurement, and continuous improvement.

This role partners with the executive leadership team to align operations with strategic objectives, drive operational excellence, and deliver sustainable performance gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory across a global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, engineering, business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations and supply chain, including P&L, strategic transformation, and continuous improvement leadership.
• Experience in a multi-site industrial, manufacturing, or related global organization with complex supply networks.
• Proven track record driving enterprise-level transformation and measurable improvements in operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute unified operations and supply chain strategy that supports growth, service excellence, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Align supply chain and operational objectives with strategy and financial goals.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, influencing platform planning and policy deployment.
• Champion continuous improvement and The BW Way methodologies as core drivers.
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory across operations and supply chain.
• Lead operational transformation programs that enhance efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain functions: demand planning, sourcing, materials & inventory, logistics & distribution, supplier management.
• Enhance resilience by optimizing network design and fulfillment strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing global team and mentor leaders in continuous improvement.
• Promote succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, commercial, finance and people functions to align operational plans with customer commitments.

Skills

Lean/Kaizen

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Operations/Engineering/Business

MBA preferred

Job description

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

Senior Vice President (SVP) of Operations and Supply Chain leads enterprise-wide planning, execution, and transformation across manufacturing operations, supply chain, logistics, planning, procurement, and continuous improvement functions. This leader champions a culture of operational excellence, leveraging structured improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, Business Systems) to drive sustainable performance gains, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. The SVP collaborates with the executive leadership team to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute unified operations and supply chain strategy that supports growth, service excellence, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Align supply chain and operational objectives with strategy and financial goals.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, influencing platform planning, investment priorities, and policy deployment.
• Champion and institutionalize continuous improvement and The BW Way methodologies as core operational drivers.
• Drive measurable performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory (SQDCI) metrics across operations and supply chain.
• Lead operational transformation programs that enhance efficiency, value stream performance, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Promote a culture of problem solving and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain functions: demand planning, sourcing & procurement, materials & inventory management, logistics & distribution, and supplier relationship management.
• Enhance resilience and responsiveness by optimizing network design, supplier base, inventory policies, and fulfillment strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing global team across operations and supply chain disciplines.
• Mentor and coach leaders on continuous improvement tools and methodologies, fostering capability building and accountability.
• Promote succession planning, workforce development programs, and cross-functional training initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, commercial, finance, and people functions to ensure seamless integration of operational plans and customer commitments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s degree (MBA) preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations and supply chain roles, including significant P&L, strategic transformation, and continuous improvement leadership.
• Proven track record driving enterprise-level transformation and measurable improvements in operational performance.
• Experience in a multi-site industrial, manufacturing, or related global organization, with exposure to complex supply networks and business systems.

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Deep knowledge of Lean/Kaizen methodologies, structured problem-solving, and enterprise business systems.
• Strong analytical skills, data fluency, and experience leveraging performance metrics to drive decisions.
• Visionary leadership with excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex change, shape culture, and foster innovation organization-wide.

Location/Travel Requirement

• Strong preference for candidates local to, or who are willing to relocate to, Phillips, WI or Baltimore, MD.
• Travel/On-Site Requirement: Must be willing to be on-site or travel to our various site locations 75% of the time.
• Estimated on-site location breakdown: 50% - Phillips, WI, 30% - Baltimore, MD, 20% - other BWP locations.

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.