Sr. Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain

BW Papersystems; Phillips (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role champions Lean/Kaizen and data-driven decision making to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, while collaborating with the executive team to align with strategic objectives and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in operations and supply chain leadership.
• Experience driving enterprise-level transformation and measurable improvements.
• Multi-site industrial/manufacturing exposure with complex networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute unified ops and supply chain strategy for growth and efficiency.
• Align supply chain objectives with strategic and financial goals.
• Lead end-to-end supply chain: demand planning, procurement, logistics, inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Lean/Kaizen

Data-driven decision making

Strategic transformation

Executive collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Enterprise business systems

Data analytics tools

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.