Network Operations Leader

Network Operations Leader

About Us:

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:

About Barry Wehmiller:-

Barry Wehmiller Companies is a global supplier of manufacturing technology and services based in St. Louis

Missouri. Although it was founded in 1885 as a maker of machinery for the brewing industry, since 1987 Barry-Wehmiller has acquired more than 80 companies that provide equipment and services for a variety of industries: packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016 it was ranked no. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal's list of the city's Top 150 Privately Held Companies. We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms.

In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration, housing our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The center focuses on areas such as design and development in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering, additive manufacturing, software development and network operations.

Position Description:

Step into a truly global role. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Network Operations Leader to build and lead our India-based Network Operations team, playing a key role in supporting Barry-Wehmiller's global network infrastructure. This leader will ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our enterprise network that spans across the US, Europe, and Asia, and support 24x7 business operations across manufacturing sites, offices, and data centers.

About this Role:

You'll be joining a growing division in Chennai, with the opportunity to shape its network operations strategy and establish a high-performing team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll bring both strategic thinking and technical expertise to the table—ensuring robust, scalable, and secure connectivity across our enterprise and manufacturing environments worldwide.

You'll collaborate closely with peers in the US and Europe and interface with business leaders, site contacts, and IT partners to ensure our global network is reliable, responsive, and future-ready.

We offer:

• Autonomy & Impact – You'll lead network operations for a global footprint, with the mandate to build a high-performing team in India.
• Global Collaboration – Be a key part of a distributed but closely connected IT organization that spans geographies.
• Ownership & Empowerment – Lead the development of global network operations practices from India and influence enterprise decisions.
• Learning & Growth – Work on real-time challenges in cloud, connectivity, OT/IT convergence, and global infrastructure—backed by a supportive, people-centric culture.

We believe in:

• Clarity and Accountability – You'll help define SLAs, improve processes, and drive operational excellence.
• Trust and Empowerment – You'll shape a local team, define their ways of working, and be trusted to run your operations.
• Flexibility and Balance – We offer a supportive culture that values outcomes over hours.

If you're ready to lead, grow, and create real impact from India, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the India Network Operations team, ensuring alignment with global strategy and operational excellence.
• Oversee the global network infrastructure including WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, VPN, firewalls, wireless, cloud and hybrid networks.
• Collaborate with regional teams in the US and Europe for site support, design and troubleshooting activities.
• Drive 24x7 monitoring and incident response using NOC tools; establish an India-based tiered support model with defined SLAs.
• Report on SLAs and metrics to team leads; put in place service improvement plans.
• Ensure network security, compliance, and documentation practices meet company standards.
• Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to support digital initiatives, infrastructure modernization, and cloud readiness.
• Optimize and manage relationships with ISPs, OEMs, and managed service providers.
• Participate in the budgeting, vendor negotiations, and cost optimization for network operations.
• Lead or contribute to global projects including site network upgrades, cloud integration, and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in network operations, with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in building and managing global teams, ideally in a GCC or MNC setting.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
  • Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto or similar network hardware
  • SD-WAN, cloud networking (Azure preferred)
  • Network automation and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix etc.)
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes, and modern NOC frameworks.
• Certifications preferred: CCNP/CCIE, Azure Networking, Fortinet NSE.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional global teams.

Preferred Qualities

• A builder mindset with experience scaling network operations in a growing organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to balance strategic direction and operational execution.
• A mindset of continuous improvement, documentation, and team development.

Position Type:

This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Travel:

Occasional domestic and/or global travel may be required for this position up to 15%.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It's not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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. ​

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