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Vestis Corporation

Director, Engineering

Vestis Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering, the Director, Engineering is responsible for leading the capital spending process, managing project pipeline processes related to equipment maintenance or installation, instilling operational excellence with CMMS toward zero reactive downtime, effective WW operation where we have zero NOV’s, and reducing costs through maximization of our water/energy operations for Vestis Operations. This role is regionally/group aligned.

Job Details This role will utilize the appropriate processes with the potential inclusion of 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, 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/system, 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, and Abilities

Intimate knowledge of operations support systems like Boilers, Compressors, Generators, Water Softening/Treatment Systems, HVAC, Electrical/Controls Experience, Automation, Material Handling Equipment/Processes, etc.

Knowledge of OSHA, FDA/Food Handling, HAACP, ISO 9000 is preferred

Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast paced and dynamic environments using 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 Sr. 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 &/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%

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