Vestis Services • Atlanta, GA 30309
Job #2679959511
Description
Overview:
The Director, Engineering and Maintenance is responsible for leading the capital spending process, the project pipeline process, effective project implementation and maintenance effectiveness for Vestis Operations. This role is regionally aligned and responsible for 25-30 facilities per region.
This role will utilize the 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 coach and/or support Green Belts and Part Time Black Belts on their kaizen or DMAIC projects. 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:
Work with key leadership to align on priorities, business needs, project opportunities (this role drives and manages the project pipeline process across Vestis)
Execute > 6 projects per year having a significant impact on our business (Engineering and Maintenance Directors are expected 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, equipment MTBF and MTTR
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 Sharepoint Site
Coach multiple Green Belt projects per year
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 Kaizen 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 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 Kaizen 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; 5 - 10 years of relevant industry/operations experience with progressive growth in leadership and business required
Become Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in 2-3 years if not already
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 Sharepoint
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%
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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