Senior Director/ Vice President, VES
Trojan Technologies
Lead VES culture, drive continuous improvement, growth, and operational excellence
21 days ago ago
$200,000 - $275,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Waltham, MA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering & Installation Support
Start‑up Services
Operator Training
UV System Optimization Services
Genuine Replacement Parts
Technical Assistance
Preventive Maintenance Plans
System Inspection
Sector Specialisms
Municipal Water Treatment
Industrial Water Treatment
Residential Water Treatment
Municipal Wastewater
Drinking Water
Environmental Contaminant Treatment
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Water Ultra-purification
Pharmaceutical Processing Water Ultra-purification
Role
What you would be doing
strategy enablement
kaizen management
policy deployment
growth rooms
ves structure
kpis
- Facilitate Trojan’s Strategy enablement process to ensure initiatives are funded, resourced and run with process rigor to achieve sustainable results
- Deliver Results – move strategy to action, champion continuous improvement and deliver sustainable results to win in Trojan’s markets
- Identify and build-out VES org structure that will meet Trojan OpCo needs, including a team consisting of direct reports, as well as matrixed associates throughout other functions
- Help President develop thoughtful agendas for Operational reviews, Senior Management Team forums, Kaizen planning, and general OpCo-wide prioritization
- Apply Insights – listen and respond to customer needs – internal and external – applying critical thinking and cultivating breakthrough results
- Build and maintain a strong VES culture at Trojan, where associates have positive engagement with VES and feel empowered to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization
- Facilitate installation and ongoing execution of Policy Deployment, ensuring OpCo unlocks breakthrough results
- Manage Trojan Kaizen/Event funnel, ensuring events are well planned, well resourced, and well executed; and ensure that all Kaizens are sustained
- Help L1 Leaders improve their VES Organizational structure and capability and build strong VESL funnel through facilitation of talent pipeline (e.g., chess-boarding, pipeline and succession discussions)
- Facilitate installation and ongoing execution of Growth Rooms and other strategic growth tools
- Build and manage VES certified practitioner funnel to address Trojan VES gaps and ongoing needs, ensure existing VES certified practitioners are being effectively deployed
- Shape a strong culture of Daily/Visual Management, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and Kaizen
- Work with President and L1 team to develop and maintain L1 KPIs and hold the team accountable when KPIs are not meeting plan
- Organize and facilitate CEO Kaizens, President Kaizens, Shin Kaizens and other events with elevated visibility and/or impact expectations
- Work closely with Trojan President and L1 team to identify and execute effective ways to prioritize and drive accountability throughout the OpCo (including in L1 Ops/PD meetings)
- Assess OpCo-wide and functional VES maturity and develop prioritized VES roadmaps to address gaps
What you bring
lean six sigma
continuous improvement
10+ years
senior leadership
ms/mba
strategic thinking
- 10+ years of direct, hands-on experience with continuous improvement operating models (e.g., VES, DBS, Lean Six Sigma, TPS), with prior experience at Danaher, Veralto, or an affiliate strongly preferred
- Hands-on and detail-oriented, but also able to see the big picture
- Proven track record of success in global environments; additional language fluency beyond English is advantageous
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills across all written and verbal formats
- Ability to build followership and effectively resolve conflicts in difficult situations
- Recognized for driving cultural transformation within teams, functions, and organizations to achieve sustained performance improvement
- Skilled in leveraging business metrics and analytics to inform decisions and deliver measurable results
- 5-10+ years of senior leadership experience in commercial and/or operations roles, with a background spanning both disciplines preferred
- Remote with 50% travel to London, Ontario, Canada and other Trojan global locations
- BS/BA in Business or Engineering; MS/MBA preferred
- Customer empathy and desire to understand customer-specific workflows and problems
- Experienced in training, coaching, and developing talent in continuous improvement methodologies across diverse teams and functions
- Able to think strategically and view the business from a general management standpoint
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Company
Overview
250+ Patents
Innovative Solutions
Trojan has secured over 250 patents in UV and filtration technology, showcasing their commitment to innovation.
760K+ Systems
Global Installations
Their systems are deployed across six continents, highlighting widespread adoption.
Billions Treated Daily
Water Treatment Impact
Trojan's systems treat billions of gallons of water daily, addressing critical water needs.
- Founded nearly 50 years ago, Trojan Technologies pioneered UV and filtration systems to tackle global water challenges.
- Their portfolio spans municipal water and wastewater projects, industrial applications, residential systems, and filtration.
- Trojan products have become essential in major infrastructure—like the world’s largest UV drinking-water plant in NYC.
- They design integrated UV‑AOP solutions that remove pathogens and chemical contaminants in a single, compact unit.
- Manufacturing is global, with facilities in Canada, the U.S., and Austria, supporting clients in over 90 countries.
- Trojan continues to win large-scale contracts, evolving UV technology for increasingly complex water treatment needs.
- Apply Insights – We listen and respond to external and internal customer needs, applying critical thinking, and cultivating breakthrough ideas.
- Instill Trust – Our atmosphere of mutual respect exists because we act with integrity, and are genuine, open and honest.
- Deliver Results – Customers challenge us - and we challenge us - to continuously improve and innovate.
- Win as a Team – We create an environment where everyone feels that they belong, and feel motivated and enabled to do their best.
72/100 Score
EcoVadis Silver Medal 2025
Achieved a score of 72/100, placing in the 92nd percentile of companies assessed.
71/100 Score
EcoVadis Gold Medal 2023
Achieved a score of 71/100, placing in the 95th percentile of companies assessed.
80% Supply Chain
Sustainability Ratings Goal
Aiming to have at least 80% of the supply chain achieve positive EcoVadis sustainability ratings.
760k Installations
Water Treatment Systems
Over 760,000 UV and microfiltration installations on six continents, treating billions of gallons of water daily.
- Part of Veralto’s sustainability agenda 'Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™.'
- 5 manufacturing facilities; 900+ associates across 16 countries; support network in 90 countries.
2023
Great Place to Work Certification
Recognized as a Great Place to Work in Canada, highlighting exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
80%
Trust Index Score
Achieved a Trust Index score reflecting strong employee satisfaction across key workplace dimensions.
- Regular associate engagement surveys to drive change.
- Ongoing awareness initiatives including Day of Understanding, reverse mentorship, workshops, seminars and lunch‑and‑learns.
- Associate resource groups: Women + Friends; Asian Descent + Friends; Black + Friends; LatinX + Friends; LGBTQ + Friends.
- Women’s Leadership & Development Book Study Group.
- Career development programs and unbiased evaluation and selection processes.
- Leadership training programs.
- Employee feedback highlights respectful, supportive environment where everyone can “speak up,” and leaders are approachable.
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