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.
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
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Financial Analysis
- Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
Benefits
- 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!