Vestis Corporation
Director, Engineering at Vestis Corporation
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Salary: $157,520.00 – $236,280.00
Overview Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering, the Director, Engineering is responsible for leading the capital spending process, managing the project pipeline for equipment maintenance or installation, instilling operational excellence with CMMS toward zero reactive downtime, effective WW operation with zero NOV’s, and reducing costs through maximization of water/energy operations for Vestis Operations. This role is regionally/group aligned. The Director will utilize Lean Six Sigma Methodology to measurably improve operational and/or business processes across Vestis 300 facilities in North America. Must work effectively with leadership and the financial community to translate sustainable process improvements into budgeted financial improvements. May be required to lead projects impacting customers, customer service and sales personnel. This is an exceptional opportunity to work for a dynamic and highly successful executive leadership team to drive strategy, deliver results, and develop a team-based, data-based problem solving culture. This role requires extensive travel up to 75%.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Works with key leadership to align on priorities, business needs, and project opportunities (this role drives and manages the appropriate project pipeline process across Vestis)
Execute the appropriate number of projects per year that will have a significant impact on our business (look at Engineering and Maintenance Directors to provide > $1MM in hard savings annually)
Lead 2-4 project improvement teams (capital and/or CI) concurrently at multiple locations
Responsible for all capital project implementation across the region. Oversee region and plant level project leaders to ensure success.
Drive the Maintenance Excellence process across Vestis, including the launch and implementation of CMMS process and system, driving improvement in PM compliance.
Collaborate with Sourcing to optimize MRO spend and inventory to ensure target OEE/TEEP across all machines and equipment in Vestis facilities.
Maintain plant and equipment drawings, processes, vendors, etc. in the Vestis Plant Operations, Engineering and Field Supply Chain Share‑point Site.
Work effectively with operations/business to translate process improvement findings into production specifications and standard work.
Maintain project documentation and savings within the Project Library.
Ensure standards of project execution for Capital, DMAIC and Continuous Improvement projects are met.
Consistently identify project opportunities to improve the business using the project pipeline process.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Intimate knowledge of operations support systems such as Boilers, Compressors, Generators, Water Softening/Treatment Systems, HVAC, Electrical/Controls, Automation, Material Handling Equipment and Processes.
Knowledge of OSHA, FDA/Food Handling, HAACP, ISO 9000 preferred.
Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast-paced and dynamic environments using a team-based, data-based approach.
Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non-technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results.
Must have a team-building and collaborative approach.
Must have a bias for action, but it is also important how you get things done.
Must be just as comfortable working on the shop floor leading Continuous Improvement Events with Operators as on cadence reviews delivering project successes and updates to senior leadership.
Must be willing to learn industry-specific equipment and processes in order to meet maintenance and performance goals.
What You Will Need to Succeed
BS/BA Engineering preferred and/or 5–10 years of relevant industry/operations experience with progressive growth in leadership and business required.
Look to become Certified Lean Six Sigma Belt process.
Passion and drive to improve systems and processes.
Strong financial acumen with ability to create financial models used to support project selection and determine net project value to the P&L.
Proficient with Minitab, Microsoft Office, Visio, and/or Share‑point.
Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
Driven with a sense of urgency to achieve results.
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills from the shop floor to executive level.
Skilled decision maker and systematic problem solver.
Ability to positively influence and persuade others.
Capable of assuming authority as needed.
Team builder.
Working Environment / Safety Requirements
Will work in both office and shop floor environments.
Extensive travel required – up to 75%.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Facilities Services
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Salary: $157,520.00 – $236,280.00
Overview Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering, the Director, Engineering is responsible for leading the capital spending process, managing the project pipeline for equipment maintenance or installation, instilling operational excellence with CMMS toward zero reactive downtime, effective WW operation with zero NOV’s, and reducing costs through maximization of water/energy operations for Vestis Operations. This role is regionally/group aligned. The Director will utilize Lean Six Sigma Methodology to measurably improve operational and/or business processes across Vestis 300 facilities in North America. Must work effectively with leadership and the financial community to translate sustainable process improvements into budgeted financial improvements. May be required to lead projects impacting customers, customer service and sales personnel. This is an exceptional opportunity to work for a dynamic and highly successful executive leadership team to drive strategy, deliver results, and develop a team-based, data-based problem solving culture. This role requires extensive travel up to 75%.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Works with key leadership to align on priorities, business needs, and project opportunities (this role drives and manages the appropriate project pipeline process across Vestis)
Execute the appropriate number of projects per year that will have a significant impact on our business (look at Engineering and Maintenance Directors to provide > $1MM in hard savings annually)
Lead 2-4 project improvement teams (capital and/or CI) concurrently at multiple locations
Responsible for all capital project implementation across the region. Oversee region and plant level project leaders to ensure success.
Drive the Maintenance Excellence process across Vestis, including the launch and implementation of CMMS process and system, driving improvement in PM compliance.
Collaborate with Sourcing to optimize MRO spend and inventory to ensure target OEE/TEEP across all machines and equipment in Vestis facilities.
Maintain plant and equipment drawings, processes, vendors, etc. in the Vestis Plant Operations, Engineering and Field Supply Chain Share‑point Site.
Work effectively with operations/business to translate process improvement findings into production specifications and standard work.
Maintain project documentation and savings within the Project Library.
Ensure standards of project execution for Capital, DMAIC and Continuous Improvement projects are met.
Consistently identify project opportunities to improve the business using the project pipeline process.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Intimate knowledge of operations support systems such as Boilers, Compressors, Generators, Water Softening/Treatment Systems, HVAC, Electrical/Controls, Automation, Material Handling Equipment and Processes.
Knowledge of OSHA, FDA/Food Handling, HAACP, ISO 9000 preferred.
Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast-paced and dynamic environments using a team-based, data-based approach.
Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non-technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results.
Must have a team-building and collaborative approach.
Must have a bias for action, but it is also important how you get things done.
Must be just as comfortable working on the shop floor leading Continuous Improvement Events with Operators as on cadence reviews delivering project successes and updates to senior leadership.
Must be willing to learn industry-specific equipment and processes in order to meet maintenance and performance goals.
What You Will Need to Succeed
BS/BA Engineering preferred and/or 5–10 years of relevant industry/operations experience with progressive growth in leadership and business required.
Look to become Certified Lean Six Sigma Belt process.
Passion and drive to improve systems and processes.
Strong financial acumen with ability to create financial models used to support project selection and determine net project value to the P&L.
Proficient with Minitab, Microsoft Office, Visio, and/or Share‑point.
Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
Driven with a sense of urgency to achieve results.
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills from the shop floor to executive level.
Skilled decision maker and systematic problem solver.
Ability to positively influence and persuade others.
Capable of assuming authority as needed.
Team builder.
Working Environment / Safety Requirements
Will work in both office and shop floor environments.
Extensive travel required – up to 75%.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Facilities Services
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