Vertical Start-up Engineering Leader

Company: Henkel group
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

ABOUT:

At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you are up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.

Do you dare to make an impact?

WANT TO WORK 8-HOUR SHIFTS?

There is $1,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS for this role. The yearly salary range for this role is $69,200 to $128,600. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

At Henkel, you can craft your career through a variety of roles, while being supported inside and outside of work with our great benefits. As a Henkel employee, you will get: MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION, LIFE INSURANCE, 401K WITH MATCH, STD/LTD, PET INSURANCE, ANNUAL BONUSES, EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS, TUITION ASSISTANCE & STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT AID, 12 WEEKS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR ALL GENDERS, DISCOUNTED CHILD & ELDER CARE, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT & PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Salt Lake City, Utah, Henkel manufacturing facility is looking for top talent to lead our facility to Best in Class performance levels and culture. We have a clear three-to-five-year journey laid out to build capability and deliver results using the processes of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS). If you enjoy working with others, and have a passion for improvement, come join our winning team! This position will lead the Vertical Start-up (VSU) activities for key plant projects and report directly to the Site HPS/CI Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead vertical start-up for new capital projects, process improvements, RCA, and small capital projects.
• Liaison between engineering, operations, and CI to design, build, and install new capital projects in the department with vertical start-up and life cycle costing in mind.
• Lead site preparation and execution of VSU Operational Readiness Checklist and Deliverables.
• Define the project's success criteria and start-up curve(s) and obtain approval from management.
• Ensure the Current Operation Assessment is developed and implemented: Identify potential gaps and risks on the start-up system and manage mitigation plan.
• Establish a comprehensive integrated detailed start-up plan with alignment from plant management and all stake holders.
• Lead and coordinate team activities by assigning the relevant VSU tasks to the individual team members and follow through on efficient and effective task execution.
• Secure appropriate management alignment and support to the start-up plan and VSU team through the Communication Plan.
• Develop and implement the training strategy (People Development), material plan, and DMS roll-out to deliver sustainable results.
• Own/lead CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification) execution phases.
• Maintain start-up log with clear loss, cause, action tracking, and documentation. Perform Post-Mortem project meeting after verification phase.
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Science, or any other similar 4-year degree.
  • Must have 6 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (global preferred).
  • Must have strong leadership, organizational, and listening skills.
  • Must have demonstrated tenacity in driving through obstacles to achieve results and maintain project timelines.
  • Must have demonstrated the ability to unify and collaborate with different functions cohesively.
  • Must have 1-3 years' experience in CI, directly or indirectly, preferrable with knowledge and skills in FMEA, TPM, VSU or EEM, CI, 5S, 5-Why, SMED, PM, etc.
  • Must have experience with CapEx scoping, planning, and execution.
  • Project management skills are a plus.
  • Must have experience with Maintenance programs (such as TBM and predictive).
    Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Henkel's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with Henkel must be in place and current.
    
    All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.
    
    Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.

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