AI & Digital Innovation Specialist

Divisie informatie:

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.

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.

Functieomschrijving:

SUMMARY

We are seeking a forward-thinking AI & Digital Innovation Specialist to help drive digital transformation across the entire organization. This role focuses on identifying, piloting, and implementing practical digital tools—including AI, machine learning, process automation, analytics, and workflow solutions—to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, strengthen decision-making, enhance customer and employee experiences, and support innovation across all departments.

As part of our digital transformation journey, the AI & Digital Innovation Specialist will partner with leaders and teams across operations, engineering, finance, human resources, sales, marketing, customer service, IT, and other business functions to identify high-impact opportunities and turn them into scalable, real-world applications that improve performance, collaboration, and business outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enterprise Digital Tool Integration: Evaluate, implement, and support emerging digital tools that improve workflows, collaboration, and productivity across departments.
• AI Application: Collaborate with business leaders and functional teams to identify and deploy AI and automation solutions such as:
  • Workflow automation for repetitive administrative and operational tasks
  • Generative AI for content development, research support, knowledge management, and internal communications
  • Analytics and dashboards to improve visibility into performance, trends, and decision-making
  • Customer and employee support tools to enhance service quality and responsiveness
• Innovation Pipeline: Create and maintain a digital innovation roadmap aligned with organizational priorities. Run pilot projects, measure outcomes, and scale successful solutions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison across departments to ensure coordinated adoption of digital solutions and consistent communication of priorities, risks, and opportunities.
• Process Improvement: Analyze business processes across functions and identify opportunities to simplify work, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve quality through digital capabilities.
• Data Strategy: Support sound data governance practices so information used across systems is accurate, accessible, secure, and useful for reporting and advanced analytics.
• Compliance and Risk Awareness: In collaboration with appropriate teams, help ensure digital solutions align with company policies, security expectations, privacy requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Training & Change Management: Develop training materials, support user adoption, and help teams build confidence and capability with new technologies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The AI & Digital Innovation Specialist position has no direct reports and is not directly responsible for managing others, but may be asked to lead small, temporary cross-functional teams or project groups involving employees from multiple departments.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, computer science, engineering, operations, analytics, organizational development, or a related field
• Master’s degree a plus
• Certifications in AI, automation, analytics, project management, or cloud platforms are a plus
• Training or certifications related to digital transformation, change management, process improvement, or data governance are preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform each essential duty with a high degree of satisfaction.
• Work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with individuals across business functions to achieve shared goals and support organization-wide initiatives.
• The experience and skill requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.
• Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 3+ years of experience in digital transformation, business process improvement, innovation, analytics, technology enablement, or related roles.
• Proven experience with digital tools such as:
  • Generative AI tools and copilots for research, drafting, summarization, and productivity support
  • Workflow automation and business process tools
  • Data visualization and reporting platforms
  • Collaboration, knowledge management, and digital productivity platforms
  • Project, portfolio, or change management tools
• Understanding of how business systems, data sources, and operational processes connect across departments.
• Familiarity with data analysis, system implementation, or basic scripting is preferred.
• Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, an individual must be willing and able to

· Travel as needed.

· Sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time.

· Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending and reaching.

· Dial, hear and respond to telephone calls and inquiries.

· Communicate effectively (visually and verbally) with internal and external contacts.

· Meet requirements of daily attendance on job for a full, continuous work schedule.

ADVANCEMENT

· The successful candidate for advancement has:

· Good knowledge of company systems, workflows, and cross-functional business operations.

· Strong application of digital tools, process improvement methods, and change management practices.

· Ability to work collaboratively across teams, build partnerships, and influence adoption of new ways of working.

· Ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and support evolving organizational needs.

Bij Barry-Wehmiller erkennen we dat mensen een schat aan ervaring en talent hebben die verder gaat dan alleen de technische vereisten van een baan. Als uw ervaring in de buurt komt van wat u hier ziet, overweeg dan alsnog om te solliciteren. We weten dat onze verschillen vaak leiden tot innovatie, uitmuntendheid en zinvol werk. Daarom worden mensen met alle achtergronden aangemoedigd om op onze functies te solliciteren. Laat het ons weten als u tijdens het sollicitatieproces redelijke aanpassingen nodig heeft.

Company:

Alliance