Site Leader / Managing Director

About the role

The Site Leader / Managing Director is the senior executive responsible for the overall performance, safety, financial results and people leadership of BW Converting’s Čačak, Serbia site. This role combines full P&L accountability with the duty to align local operations with global BW Converting standards and strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the legal and operational representative of the site, ensuring compliance with all local statutory, labor, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and own the site’s strategic plan, aligning it with BW Converting and Barry‑Wehmiller enterprise priorities.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply‑chain, service, finance and people functions to deliver world‑class safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Establish operating rhythms, performance metrics and accountability systems across the site.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and BW Way principles to increase productivity, standardisation and operational maturity.
• Lead the site within a matrix structure, ensuring strong functional alignment while maintaining local accountability.
• Foster collaboration with European and global manufacturing sites.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in a manufacturing or converting environment, preferably at a plant or site level.
• Demonstrated ability to manage safety, quality, financial performance and regulatory compliance.
• Strong people‑centric leadership style, embodying Barry‑Wehmiller values of humility, accountability and purpose‑driven growth.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills across local and global functions.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing methodology
• Continuous improvement tools and practices