Job Description

This key position is responsible for the steering and management of various strategically relevant projects and will represent the Head of Operations Americas in the relevant steering committees. This involves implementing various operations projects in the Americas (LATAM and NA) according to corresponding project plans (in scope, budget, and timeline). In particular, it must be ensured that project coordination between the local country organizations, the Americas region, and the Sika Group runs smoothly and in joint coordination. Furthermore, other strategically relevant topics, such as operational efficiency or digitalization, can be assigned to the position holder, always with the objective of ensuring that the activities and initiatives in the region and with the national companies are coordinated and aligned accordingly.

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

• BA/BS Degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years in engineering project management / Process development
• Proficient in project leadership and methodology, including budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, process design and validation, and risk and change management.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Hands-on problem-solving and organizational skills. Able to analyze and dissect complex problems, identify technical and business risks, and lead teams and individuals in constructively seeking options.
• Capability to drive decisions and present proposals effectively to senior management.
• Ability to balance technical proficiencies with business perspectives. Industrial Planning and Design, including Process Optimization
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with teams and departments such as Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, as well as suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of continuous improvement concepts
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts
• Familiarity with commercial software for project management (examples: MS Project, Smartsheet), design, and process flow (AUTOCAD, Visio, or similar). SAP knowledge is a benefit.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Requires 35% traveling as needed

Additional Information

Building Trust, Every Day

** Competitive Benefits :** Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
**Meaningful Work: **Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.
**Company Culture: **Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

** Community Involvement:** Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.