Description
This new role will be responsible for leading development and execution of all Digital engineering solutions within Europe. The successful candidate will be responsible the current Continuous Diagnostic and Serialization programs, as well as support the ongoing data technology platforms.
1. Develop the strategies and specific technologies to effectively deliver on the $100-150MM asset digitization program spanning Europe
2. Actively grow and develop a team of highly skilled engineers throughout Europe.
3. Lead Transformational initiatives collaborating with cross-functional teams in alignment with long-term goals and objectives as it relates to the digitization and tracking of assets.
4. Ensure global alignment to capture and implement best practices to drive sustainable and efficient operations across all regions.
5. Collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety, and Quality teams to develop, seek approval, and successfully implement Capital Equipment Projects in accordance with established schedule, cost, and performance standards.
6. Lead team in the development of CapEx documents to include cost estimates and project justification.
7. Manage team activities associated with capital project execution to include equipment layout and scope development, requests for quote, purchase order generation, contractor selection, on-site supervision during the installation and start-up of equipment, and proper tagging and accounting of new equipment.
8. Ensure that all necessary safe work practices are adhered to by both CHEP and contractor personnel, and all applicable local municipality construction permitting, and environmental requirements are met.
9. Effective and timely communications to Key Stakeholders beginning with project development and approval, through final commissioning and qualification.
10. Track and report progress as required against project deliverables to key stakeholders throughout the business.
11. Utilization of the FAT, CQV, and Vertical Startup Processes with Suppliers and Operations teams, to ensure successful, timely project completion.
12. Coordinate training of on-site personnel as needed for system operation and maintenance. Ensure proper handoff of completed projects to include as-built drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, and spare parts lists.
13. Maintain strict financial controls, managing capital budgets and accurately forecasting monthly spend.
14. Lead critical reviews of equipment design, by analysing data, seeking to improve MTBF, increase efficiency/productivity, and highlight cost savings opportunities.
15. Seek innovations internally/externally to further meet our long-term business objectives.
16. Develop Suppliers by providing closed loop feedback, ensuring quality systems are in place and have the desired outcomes.
Ensure relevant milestones are achieved in timely fashion to enable program executive and board review decision process.
Recommend protocols and equipment scaling criteria for large scale digital roll-out.
CQV success criteria achieved, Vertical Start up timings achieved.
Maintain fiduciary control over all capital expenditures.
Achieve road map goals each financial year and set budget appropriately.
Third party or CHEP R&M operative are trained and qualified before start-up of new installation.
Zero Harm, UL and Sustainability requirements achieved before starting up installations.
Location: Europe
Direct Report – 3-5
In line with authority levels ….
17. Set targets, develop plans to achieve targets.
18. Specify equipment and implement.
19. Negotiate with contract suppliers
20. Lead team to deliver all Capex and project related expenditures on time and on budget.
21. Collaborate with Opex team to design and implement industrial engineering projects.
22. Develop specification of in-plant equipment for scaling within NA
In conjunction with others:
23. Strategy for future planning
Internal
External
EU ELT
Process Engineering Team
Operations Manager – New Products
Global Digital Team
Supply Chain Senior Management
Procurement – External purchasing contracts
Project Engineers – major and new technology projects
Finance – CapEx and analysis
Suppliers, Civil Engineers - negotiating equipment prices and specifications
Customers – equipment, processes or problems
24. Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equiv.
25. 5-7 years Project Engineering or Project management for industrial projects implementation in a Global matrixed organization
26. Demonstrated success in delivering capital projects/programs valued above $5MM
27. Material Handling and Automation experience in conveyance systems and robotics
28. Experience leading a team of highly technical individuals
29. Tracking technology and vision systems would be preferred
Supervisory and Management Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of the Budgeting (control) and CAPEX process
Knowledge of OEE and reliability systems and Continuous improvement tools
CQV Process
Project Management
AutoCAD for layout and machinery design
PLC programming knowledge
Vision, RFID and Tracking technologies
Required
Desirable
English
Spanish
Critical Competencies for Performance
Preferred Education
Bachelors
Preferred Level of Work Experience
5 - 7 yearsFully Remote
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