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Vice President Global Manufacturing Engineering (m/f/d)
Our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimising data centres and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionising refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future.
Together, We Shape the Future
Job Description
Location: Europe
Your responsibilities
- Lead and develop the global manufacturing engineering function
- Own and evolve the Kelvion Capex process, in close collaboration with finance
- Develop and roll out manufacturing engineering strategy
- Drive best practice sharing between plants
- Define a clear multi year project portfolio, transforming Kelvion manufacturing in a world class efficient operation
- Ensure execution of capex and improvement project
- Define and monitor global manufacturing engineering and maintenance KPIs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Ensure design for manufacturing trough our PDP (product development process) in collaboration with the Technology organisation
- Lead manufacturing engineering and maintenance digitalization initiatives in collaboration with the IT organisation
- Drive talent development and succession planning within the global manufacturing engineering and maintenance organization.
- Benchmark new manufacturing engineering technology together with the technology organization and define plans for implementation in Kelvion
Your profile
- Manufacturing engineering or technical degree preferred
- Proven track record in leading global manufacturing engineering organizations
- 5-10 years experience in a similar role in an international manufacturing business environment
- Operational leadership in a global organization preferred
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes (multi product one piece flow lines, welding, brazing, machining, assembly, product handling)
- Deep knowledge of operational processes, including lean principles, MES, scheduling etc
- Affinity with new technology
- Experience in capex leadership and ability to drive progress
- Strong leadership, Intercultural awareness, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in matrix organizations and cross-functional collaboration.
- Fluent in English and willingness to travel international
At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.
Together, We Shape the Future