Machine Shop Supervisor

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:

The Machine Shop Team Leader is responsible for supervising daily machining operations and leading a team of machinists to ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met. This role partners closely with departments such as production control, inspection, and assembly to address manufacturing challenges that impact workflow, cost, and customer delivery. The Team Leader promotes a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and effective communication while ensuring machining processes operate efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily machine shop operations, ensuring schedules and production targets are achieved.
• Supervise and mentor a team of machinists with varying experience levels, supporting development and cross-training.
• Serve as the primary contact for machine shop issues after production release, resolving challenges that affect manufacturing progress.
• Develop and implement machine shop standards, processes, and workflow improvements to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve lead times.
• Collaborate with production control, inspection, and other departments to address operational issues impacting assembly lines and customer delivery.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality, field issues, or process inefficiencies.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, including process standardization, continuous improvement activities, and team coaching on Lean principles.
• Coordinate improvement projects and analyze current processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity gains.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational regulations, including OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience; machine shop experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of machining operations, production planning, and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methods and Lean manufacturing tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

The approximate pay range for this position is $80K -$99K (DOE). Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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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.

Company:

Bw Papersystems