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Vertical Start-Up Engineering Leader
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Vertical Start-Up Engineering Leader
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About this position
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?
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The yearly salary range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000. 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 West Hazleton, PA 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. This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead vertical start-up for new capital projects, process improvements, RCA, and small capital projects.
- Own/lead IQOQPQ (Installation, Qualification, and Verification) execution phases.
- Ensure the Current Operation Assessment is developed and implemented: Facilitate FMEA exercises to ensure operational readiness.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain start-up log with clear loss, cause, action tracking, and documentation. Perform Post-Mortem project meeting after verification phase.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or any other similar 4-year degree.
- Must have Project Management skills.
- Previous experience in Process Engineering/Continuous Improvement is preferred.
- Must have demonstrated tenacity in driving through obstacles to achieve results and maintain project timelines.
- Must have 2-5 years’ experience in a high- speed manufacturing environment.
- Must have 1-3 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement (CI), directly or indirectly, 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.
- Must have experience with Maintenance programs, such as Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) and Total-Predictive Maintenance (TPM).
- Must have strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
- Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, including active listening, clear presentation skills, and the capacity to provide and receive feedback.
- Must have strong leadership skills.
- Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities.
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.
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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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JOB ID: 24062435
Job Locations: United States, PA, West Hazleton, PA
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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