Continuous Improvement (ZEBS) Specialist

About Us

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, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. Our commitment to professional development has fueled our growth for over 100 years as a leading international supplier of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, we employ over 2,800 employees worldwide across 24 locations in the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico.

About the Role

The Zurn Elkay Business Systems (ZEBS) Specialist provides support for the practical application of lean operations, lean growth initiatives, and Six Sigma tools to support the corporate team. This role involves tactical implementation of the Zurn Elkay Business System, encompassing lean operations, operational excellence, and Six Sigma tools and processes. Successful candidates will enhance key business processes to add value to customers, shareholders, and associates while improving our manufacturing and distribution network’s ability to deliver best-in-class service. This role will also develop and propose operations strategy, track projects, and work across multiple functions without direct reporting authority. The position is based onsite at our Freeport, IL facility.

Responsibilities

• Learn the Zurn Elkay Business System (ZEBS) and ZEBS Blueprint, adopt the standards, and apply and uphold expectations.
• Support site initiatives to drive ZEBS adoption and associate participation, including process experts.
• Document “best practices” and build a sharing platform for associates.
• Facilitate daily management for the ZEBS team across all key metrics.
• Identify and propose site solutions to minimize and manage resource constraints.
• Facilitate and support lean processes in accordance with the organization’s Lean Implementation Plan (ZEBS Trainings, Boot Camps, Standard Work, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen, and Pull Principles).
• Lead the ZEBS Continuous Improvement (#CI) program through associate participation and prioritizing top opportunities.
• Support the Strategy Deployment process by ensuring core deliverables are translated to roadmaps and adherence is maintained.
• Facilitate problem-solving to address and resolve problems systemically.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 4+ years of experience in a process-based environment with assignments in lean/continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of driving results.

Skills

• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Pay

Base Salary: $74,371 - $102,260. Actual salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education, training, and other relevant business and organizational factors.

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