Sr. Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain

## Sr. Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain Apply locations:
Phillips, WI:
Hunt Valley, MD:
Sheboygan, WI:
Madison, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 28, 2026 (3 days left to apply) job requisition :
R021956
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* About Us:

** BW Paper systems, 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  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.
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* Job Description:

** The 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 (e.g., 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.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Strategic Leadership and Alignment
*** 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.
** Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
*** 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.
** Supply Chain Strategy and Execution
*** 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.
** Talent Development and Organizational Capability
*** 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…