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Lead Project Manager

Employer
Henkel
Location
West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 21, 2025
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Discipline
Physical Sciences, Engineering
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Project Manager
Organization Type
Other Corporate

Job Details

About this Position

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?

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, as well as implement to 0% down-time. This person will report directly to the Director of Engineering

What you'll do
  • Lead vertical start-up for new capital projects, process improvements, RCA, and small capital projects.
  • Own/lead Installation, Qualification, and Verification execution phases.
  • Liaison between engineering, operations, and Continuous Improvement 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.
  • Facilitate FMEA exercises to ensure operational readiness.
  • 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.


What makes you a good fit
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • Extensive Project Management skills.
  • Tenacity in driving through obstacles to achieve results and maintain project timelines.
  • Extensive experience with CapEx scoping, planning, and execution.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a high- speed manufacturing environment.
  • At least 1 year of 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.
  • Experience with Maintenance programs, such as Time-Based Maintenance and Total-Predictive Maintenance.

The yearly salary range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000. 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.

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.

Company

WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS

Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.

The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. 

Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.

Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets. 

 

 

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