BW Packaging
Vice President Operations, North America
BW Packaging, Romeoville, Illinois, United States, 60446
Overview
Vice President Operations, North America — BW Packaging. You will have full P&L ownership of North American operations, including new equipment and rebuilds. This senior role drives execution across sites and functions, aligns with growth objectives and strategic priorities, and fosters a high-performance, people-centered culture. Requires strong cross-functional collaboration to connect site and regional operations with product, commercial, and supply chain priorities, ensuring customer value from strategy through delivery. Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Growth Alignment Own and lead P&L performance for all North American operations (New Equipment + Rebuilds) Align operations strategy to broader business growth plans through close collaboration with Product, Commercial, Operational Strategy, and Supply Chain leadership Translate long-range priorities into site-level execution roadmaps, investment plans, and performance targets Influence footprint strategy, cross-site roles, and process alignment within the operational model Coordinate with international leaders to share best practices and ensure globally consistent standards Operate within a matrixed structure to ensure shared accountability and integrated decision-making Execution & Site Leadership Lead day-to-day operations across a network of domestic manufacturing facilities Manage 9 direct reports and oversee a span of care of ~437 team members Drive consistency and collaboration across locations to achieve world-class execution Champion a culture of safety, quality, and delivery excellence Performance Improvement & Customer Trust Drive adoption of the Customer Trust Experience system to deliver high-quality solutions on time Apply continuous improvement and structured problem-solving to eliminate inefficiencies and improve throughput Partner with Finance to lead operational reviews and align around performance drivers Serve as escalation point for delivery challenges, quoting risk, or field warranty concerns Organizational Design & Talent Development Continuously evolve site-level structures to optimize cost and growth support Develop leadership bench and grow talent from within Coach direct reports to foster accountability and operational ownership Promote a leadership culture grounded in care, clarity, and high expectations Strategic Leadership & Impact Align operations with the ambition to be a formidable global packaging solutions provider Address challenges through strategic thinking, discipline, and transformation Implement systems that drive efficiency, scalability, and customer impact Develop a culture balancing people and performance Act as a strategic and cultural force within the senior leadership team Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred 20+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years leading multi-site manufacturing operations Proven success in operational efficiency, productivity, and sustainable margin improvement Experience managing P&L and leading large teams across complex operations Familiarity with Lean, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving Ability to adapt to evolving responsibilities and strategic priorities Strong leadership and collaboration skills in matrixed environments Ability to lead through complexity and deliver results through others Travel: 50–60%, domestic & international, primarily within North America Direct Reports: Site Leaders; Multi-site Operations Leaders Site and Multi-Site Operations leaders have direct staff accountability for Manufacturing & Assembly, Testing, Project Management, Planning, Operational Excellence / CI, and indirect oversight for Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Stockroom / Logistics Company
BW Integrated Systems EEO & Compliance
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. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and provide reasonable accommodations during the interview process if required.
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Vice President Operations, North America — BW Packaging. You will have full P&L ownership of North American operations, including new equipment and rebuilds. This senior role drives execution across sites and functions, aligns with growth objectives and strategic priorities, and fosters a high-performance, people-centered culture. Requires strong cross-functional collaboration to connect site and regional operations with product, commercial, and supply chain priorities, ensuring customer value from strategy through delivery. Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Growth Alignment Own and lead P&L performance for all North American operations (New Equipment + Rebuilds) Align operations strategy to broader business growth plans through close collaboration with Product, Commercial, Operational Strategy, and Supply Chain leadership Translate long-range priorities into site-level execution roadmaps, investment plans, and performance targets Influence footprint strategy, cross-site roles, and process alignment within the operational model Coordinate with international leaders to share best practices and ensure globally consistent standards Operate within a matrixed structure to ensure shared accountability and integrated decision-making Execution & Site Leadership Lead day-to-day operations across a network of domestic manufacturing facilities Manage 9 direct reports and oversee a span of care of ~437 team members Drive consistency and collaboration across locations to achieve world-class execution Champion a culture of safety, quality, and delivery excellence Performance Improvement & Customer Trust Drive adoption of the Customer Trust Experience system to deliver high-quality solutions on time Apply continuous improvement and structured problem-solving to eliminate inefficiencies and improve throughput Partner with Finance to lead operational reviews and align around performance drivers Serve as escalation point for delivery challenges, quoting risk, or field warranty concerns Organizational Design & Talent Development Continuously evolve site-level structures to optimize cost and growth support Develop leadership bench and grow talent from within Coach direct reports to foster accountability and operational ownership Promote a leadership culture grounded in care, clarity, and high expectations Strategic Leadership & Impact Align operations with the ambition to be a formidable global packaging solutions provider Address challenges through strategic thinking, discipline, and transformation Implement systems that drive efficiency, scalability, and customer impact Develop a culture balancing people and performance Act as a strategic and cultural force within the senior leadership team Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred 20+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years leading multi-site manufacturing operations Proven success in operational efficiency, productivity, and sustainable margin improvement Experience managing P&L and leading large teams across complex operations Familiarity with Lean, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving Ability to adapt to evolving responsibilities and strategic priorities Strong leadership and collaboration skills in matrixed environments Ability to lead through complexity and deliver results through others Travel: 50–60%, domestic & international, primarily within North America Direct Reports: Site Leaders; Multi-site Operations Leaders Site and Multi-Site Operations leaders have direct staff accountability for Manufacturing & Assembly, Testing, Project Management, Planning, Operational Excellence / CI, and indirect oversight for Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Stockroom / Logistics Company
BW Integrated Systems EEO & Compliance
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. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and provide reasonable accommodations during the interview process if required.
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