Manufacturing Leader

Manufacturing Leader

The Manufacturing Leader is accountable for the performance of manufacturing operations related to new equipment, upgrades, and parts production. This role oversees production and execution, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and strategic deployment. Inspirational leadership, coaching, and mentorship are essential to foster a high-performing, engaged team. This leader will collaborate across local and global teams to optimize capacity, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable value to customers.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading manufacturing and support teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
• Setting and managing short- and long-term goals, ensuring accountability through key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitoring and improving metrics across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) using Lean principles and advanced analytics.
• Analyzing performance data to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and explain variances from plan.
• Optimizing workforce utilization through cross-training, resource planning, and flexible staffing strategies.
• Ensuring availability of tools, materials, and engineering support to meet production goals.
• Promoting a culture of safety, wellness, and fulfillment; resolving issues promptly and fairly.
• Developing talent through ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance management.
• Communicating and aligning team efforts with company strategy and operational goals.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, Field Service, Global Supply Chain) to ensure alignment and execution.
• Managing inventory levels to balance cost efficiency with high customer service standards.
• Partnering with sales and engineering to support product delivery, risk mitigation, and cost estimation.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, OSHA, and company safety standards.

Data & analytics focus :

Qualifications :

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.