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Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement
Job description
Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead a team focused on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across our organization. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will develop talent, execute Lean strategies, and deliver measurable business results that create value for our customers, shareholders, and associates. This role will play a key part in the process to analyze and improve our ability to offer best in class service to our customers while maximizing cash flow and minimizing costs. This individual will also consolidate and integrate information to develop and propose operations strategy while tracking and overseeing projects and action plans, providing work direction to multiple people across multiple groups or functions outside of the team.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of ZEBS professionals to deliver continuous improvement results Ensure successful definition and execution of cross-functional improvement initiatives aligned to the annual strategic business priorities Partner with site and functional leadership to define and support operational improvement plans Utilize financial resources and ensure best solutions are defined and executed effectively Implement and sustain Lean methods and processes (Strategy Deployment, Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Systems) Analyze performance metrics (cost, cash flow, efficiency) and translate insights into action plans Support evaluation of multi-site operations, including benchmarking, productivity, capacity utilization, sourcing, and profitability Drive organizational participation in lean initiatives including #CI to achieve ZEBS metrics Oversee project plans to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely execution Identify risks, remove barriers, and ensure resource alignment across initiatives Track and report on KPIs, AIPs, and strategy deployment progress Lead Kaizen events, Lean boot camps, training and capability-building efforts Identify and promote sharing of best practice sharing across Zurn Elkay locations Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Education
and Experiences Bachelor’s degree required; Industrial Engineering or related field preferred 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering operational improvements Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders Leadership Characteristics People Leader: Builds and develops high-performing teams Results-Driven: Delivers measurable outcomes Action-Oriented: Tackles challenges with urgency Accountable: Holds self and others responsible Business Mindset: Uses data and financial insights Collaborative: Works effectively across teams Problem Solver: Navigates complexity Continuous Improvement Champion Total Rewards and
Benefits
Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Contribution Health Savings Account Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure) 12 Paid Holidays Annual Bonus Eligibility Educational Reimbursement Matching Gift Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself. What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.