Vice President Operations, North America

Vice President, Operations North America

At BW Integrated Systems, we are at the forefront of the industry when it comes to designing and manufacturing cutting-edge solutions for end-of-line packaging equipment, labeling and converting, packaging automation, and systems integration. With a global presence encompassing nine manufacturing facilities and a team of over 800 experts, we are proud to be a trusted partner for our customers around the world, with installations spanning more than 50 countries. Our extensive range of products and service network offers innovative technology and unparalleled technical support for manufacturing companies operating in various global market segments. From food and beverage to pharmaceuticals, household goods, automotive, and more, we cater to diverse industries such as container manufacturing, wine and spirits, consumer product packaging, converting, paper, and beyond. With decades of experience, our packaging professionals excel in providing efficient solutions in areas such as robotic applications, packaging line design, integrated systems, palletizers and depalletizers, automated can-end and product-handling equipment, cartoning, case and tray packing and forming, as well as a wide range of labeling solutions including pressure sensitive, roll-fed, and shrink-sleeve options. Additionally, we specialize in converting and finishing solutions, advanced conveyance technology and controls, unwrappers, and destrappers. 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.

The Vice President, Operations North America is a key senior executive responsible for full P&L ownership of North American operations, including new equipment and rebuilds. This leader drives execution across multiple sites and functions, ensuring alignment to growth objectives and strategic priorities while cultivating a high-performance, people-centered culture. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to connect site and regional operations with broader product, commercial, and supply chain prioritiesensuring customer value remains central from strategy through delivery.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role oversees a team of site and multi-site leaders and plays a central role in advancing operational consistency, performance, and long-term scalability. The role also includes collaboration with international operational leaders and Managing Directors to ensure consistency, shared learning, and coordinated execution across regions where appropriate. The VP supports all aspects of growth by ensuring tight alignment with product, commercial, operational, and supply chain strategiesdelivering customer value, efficiency, and margin expansion.

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
• Translate long-range strategic priorities into site-level execution roadmaps, investment plans, and performance targets
• Contribute to Packaging's overall operational model by influencing footprint strategy, cross-site roles, and process alignment
• Coordinate with international Managing Directors and operations leaders to share best practices, ensure alignment where needed, and support globally consistent operational standards
• Operate effectively within a matrixed structure to ensure shared accountability and integrated decision-making

Execution & Site Leadership

Performance Improvement & Customer Trust

Partner with Finance to lead operational reviews and align around shared performance drivers

Serve as the escalation point for delivery challenges, quoting risk, or field warranty concerns

Organizational Design & Talent Development

Strategic Leadership & Impact

Qualifications & Experience

Travel : 5060%, domestic & international, primarily within North America

Direct Reports :

Site and Multi-site Operations leaders have direct staff accountability for : Manufacturing & Assembly, Testing, Project Management, Planning, Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement (CI), and matrixed, ind direct oversight for the following functions : Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Stockroom / Logistics

Success Profile

This role requires a grounded, high-accountability leader who can deliver operational results while building organizational strength. It demands someone who leads with clarity, develops talent intentionally, and drives performance across a complex, multi-site manufacturing network.

Success in this role requires a disciplined and people-centered executive with end-to-end operational fluency and a track record of scaling execution, efficiency, and team capability. This individual ensures alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chainoptimizing cost, margin, and throughput without compromising safety, customer trust, or employee engagement.

This leader aligns to the vision set by the Chief Operating Officer and serves as a central force in making that vision realowning delivery across North America and cultivating a culture of accountability, consistency, and care that enables sustainable growth and customer confidence.

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 worktherefore, 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 : BW Integrated Systems