Vestis Corporation
Director, Engineering – Vestis Corporation
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: $170,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Employment type: Full-time
Overview Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering, responsible for leading the capital spending process, any project pipeline processes related to equipment maintenance or installation, instilling operational excellence with CMMS toward zero reactive downtime, effective WW operation without NOVs, and reducing costs through maximization of water/energy operations for Vestis Operations. This role is regionally/group aligned.
This role will utilize appropriate processes, with possible 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, highly successful executive leadership team to drive strategy, deliver results, and develop a team-based, data-driven problem‑solving culture. This role requires extensive travel up to 75%.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Work with key leadership to align on priorities, business needs, and project opportunities (driving and managing the appropriate project pipeline process across Vestis)
Execute the appropriate number of projects per year that will have a significant impact on our business (e.g., providing >$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 launch and implementation of CMMS processes/systems, driving improvement in PM compliance
Collaborate with Sourcing to optimize MRO spend and inventory to ensure target OEE/TEEP across all machines/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 like boilers, compressors, generators, water softening/treatment systems, HVAC, electrical/controls, automation, material handling equipment/processes, etc.
Knowledge of OSHA, FDA/Food Handling, HACCP, ISO 9000 is preferred
Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast‑paced, dynamic environments using team‑based, data‑based approaches
Ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non‑technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results
Team‑building and collaborative approach
Bias for action, and understanding of “how” to get things done
Comfortable working both on the shop floor leading continuous improvement events with operators and on cadence reviews delivering project successes and updates to senior leadership
Willingness to learn industry‑specific equipment and processes to meet maintenance and performance goals
What You Will Need To Succeed
BS/BA in Engineering (preferred) &/or 5–10 years of relevant industry/operations experience with progressive leadership and business growth
Goal to become Certified Lean Six Sigma Belt
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
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
Capacity to assume authority as needed
Team builder
Working Environment / Safety Requirements
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: $170,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Employment type: Full-time
Overview Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering, responsible for leading the capital spending process, any project pipeline processes related to equipment maintenance or installation, instilling operational excellence with CMMS toward zero reactive downtime, effective WW operation without NOVs, and reducing costs through maximization of water/energy operations for Vestis Operations. This role is regionally/group aligned.
This role will utilize appropriate processes, with possible 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, highly successful executive leadership team to drive strategy, deliver results, and develop a team-based, data-driven problem‑solving culture. This role requires extensive travel up to 75%.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Work with key leadership to align on priorities, business needs, and project opportunities (driving and managing the appropriate project pipeline process across Vestis)
Execute the appropriate number of projects per year that will have a significant impact on our business (e.g., providing >$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 launch and implementation of CMMS processes/systems, driving improvement in PM compliance
Collaborate with Sourcing to optimize MRO spend and inventory to ensure target OEE/TEEP across all machines/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 like boilers, compressors, generators, water softening/treatment systems, HVAC, electrical/controls, automation, material handling equipment/processes, etc.
Knowledge of OSHA, FDA/Food Handling, HACCP, ISO 9000 is preferred
Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast‑paced, dynamic environments using team‑based, data‑based approaches
Ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non‑technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results
Team‑building and collaborative approach
Bias for action, and understanding of “how” to get things done
Comfortable working both on the shop floor leading continuous improvement events with operators and on cadence reviews delivering project successes and updates to senior leadership
Willingness to learn industry‑specific equipment and processes to meet maintenance and performance goals
What You Will Need To Succeed
BS/BA in Engineering (preferred) &/or 5–10 years of relevant industry/operations experience with progressive leadership and business growth
Goal to become Certified Lean Six Sigma Belt
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
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
Capacity to assume authority as needed
Team builder
Working Environment / Safety Requirements
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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