Warehouse Leader

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. 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.

Job Description

Responsible for the direction and coordination of Warehouse operations to meet production schedules, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role has a strong emphasis on execution of warehousing and kitting operations, ensuring efficient material flow to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehousing & Kitting Execution: Lead and optimize day-to-day warehouse and kitting operations, ensuring accurate, timely delivery of materials to production lines and assembly. Establish and maintain standard work for kitting, material handling, and inventory flow. Drive improvements in warehouse organization, pick/pack/kitting accuracy, inventory control, and material presentation at point-of-use.

• Production & Flow Management: Analyze forecasts and coordinate schedules to meet delivery requirements; monitor progress and direct team activities. Drive end-to-end material and production flow, minimizing bottlenecks, excess inventory, and downtime. Arrange manpower to minimize overtime, reduce costs, and adapt to changing production demands.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure seamless material flow into production areas. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to resolve constraints impacting flow and throughput.

• Team Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor team members, across warehouse and paint functions. Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce all health, safety, and environmental standards; conduct audits and implement corrective actions.

• Quality Management: Ensure materials and finished goods meet specifications through robust quality checks. Address root causes of quality issues related to handling, storage, or kitting processes.

• Ledan & Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in material flow, warehouse layout, and kitting processes. Lead and support Lean initiatives (flow, pull systems, waste reduction, standard work). Implement sustainable improvements using A3, Kaizen, and root cause analysis with sustainable countermeasures.

• Cost & Performance Management: Review costs, labor utilization, and operational methods; recommend improvements. Use data to identify gaps and drive performance improvements.

• Employee Relations: Enforce company policies; maintain positive employee relations; support hiring, development, and performance management.

• Reporting & Communication: Maintain records and prepare reports related to operations, inventory, and performance. Participate in production and leadership meetings.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Associate’s degree preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in warehouse leadership, kitting operations, and material flow required.

• Continuous improvement experience required; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environments.