Vestis Corporation
Director, Engineering
Vestis Corporation
Overview Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering this role is responsible for leading the capital spending process, any project pipeline processes in relation 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.
Responsibilities
Work with key leadership to align on priorities, business needs, project opportunities (drive and manage 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 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 and improve 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.
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.
Qualifications
BS/BA Engineering preferred or 5–10 years of relevant industry/operations experience with progressive growth in leadership and business required.
Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast paced and dynamic environments using a team-based, data-based approach.
Leverage Lean Six Sigma Belt process and intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
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.
Experience with operations support systems such as boilers, compressors, generators, water softening/treatment systems, HVAC, electrical/controls, automation, material handling equipment/processes, etc.
Knowledge of OSHA, FDA/Food Handling, HAACP, ISO 9000 preferred.
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, bias for action, and ability to work on the shop floor leading Continuous Improvement Events with operators as on Cadence reviews delivering project successes and updates to Sr. Leadership.
Must be just as comfortable working on the shop floor and willing to learn industry specific equipment and processes to meet maintenance and performance goals.
Working Environment / Safety Requirements
Will work in both office and shop floor environments.
Extensive travel required – up to 75%.
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Overview Reporting to the Sr. Director, Engineering this role is responsible for leading the capital spending process, any project pipeline processes in relation 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.
Responsibilities
Work with key leadership to align on priorities, business needs, project opportunities (drive and manage 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 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 and improve 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.
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.
Qualifications
BS/BA Engineering preferred or 5–10 years of relevant industry/operations experience with progressive growth in leadership and business required.
Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast paced and dynamic environments using a team-based, data-based approach.
Leverage Lean Six Sigma Belt process and intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology.
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.
Experience with operations support systems such as boilers, compressors, generators, water softening/treatment systems, HVAC, electrical/controls, automation, material handling equipment/processes, etc.
Knowledge of OSHA, FDA/Food Handling, HAACP, ISO 9000 preferred.
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, bias for action, and ability to work on the shop floor leading Continuous Improvement Events with operators as on Cadence reviews delivering project successes and updates to Sr. Leadership.
Must be just as comfortable working on the shop floor and willing to learn industry specific equipment and processes to meet maintenance and performance goals.
Working Environment / Safety Requirements
Will work in both office and shop floor environments.
Extensive travel required – up to 75%.
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