Project Manager- Manufacturing

About Us:

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

 

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:

As a Project Manager with BW Converting, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple simultaneous projects from initial customer kickoff through assembly, testing, and final delivery, ensuring each project is completed on time and within budget. You will serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional collaboration, leading regular team meetings and maintaining active communication across purchasing, sales, and production teams, as well as directly with customers. You will also be responsible for managing key financial components of each project, including margin reviews and invoicing, while driving alignment across all internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple concurrent projects simultaneously, overseeing the full lifecycle from customer kickoff through assembly, testing, and final delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.
• Host and facilitate regular team meetings, identifying escalations and ensuring alignment across all project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, including coordinating on-site visits, shipping discussions, and ongoing project communications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, sales, production, and testing teams to coordinate resources and drive project progress.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively to prevent delays and budget overruns throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct margin reviews and manage invoices to ensure projects remain financially on track.
• Monitor and report project progress regularly, providing status updates to internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and a high standard of collaboration throughout each project.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality work.

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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 Converting