Value Stream Manager - Foundry

About the role

You will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource.

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate resources, on-going work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures.
• Act as a change agent to drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology.
• Lead the department with focus on safety, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Set value stream goals and drive Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and improvement plans.
• Maintain strong floor presence and promote hands-on problem solving.
• Support new product development by defining operational requirements.
• Oversee daily production performance and drive improvements through MDI boards, root cause analysis, and countermeasures.
• Ensure a clean, safe work environment; conduct 5S and safety training.
• Develop and monitor leader standard work, quality standards, and layered process audits.
• Manage value stream resources, budgets, inventory accuracy, build schedules, and scrap disposition.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing recommendations, cross-training, and skill matrix updates.
• Manage salaried and hourly staff, including performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary actions, and talent development (IDPs, career discussions, mentoring).
• Represent the company in union meetings, grievances, and negotiations.
• Ensure team adherence to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required. Engineering, Science or Business degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience managing a mix of salaried and hourly direct reports preferred.
• Foundry experience preferred.
• Experience with working in a union environment desired, including experience in labor negotiations and grievance proceedings.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and developing talent and future leaders within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing experience and certification highly preferred.
• Able to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Standard computer and software skills (Office Suite, ERP etc.).
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language.

Pay

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position working at Ashland, OH is from $95,500 - $177,300 per year. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

Schedule

This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus and/or long-term incentives.

Benefits

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, including health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.