Continuous Improvement (ZEBS) Manager

Description

• Oversee overall work-breakdown structure efforts to ensure alignment with all stakeholders
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Oversee organizational participation in lean initiatives to achieve ZBS metrics
• Coordinate and track the monthly strategy deployment activities and initiatives in support of meeting Business Metrics, Annual Improvement Priorities (AIPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Drive associate participation (including process experts) in Lean initiatives. Institutionalize problem solving tools to address and resolve problems
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Analyze multi-site issues regarding profitability by product line, capacity utilization and supply chain sourcing
• Educate, engage, and empower future leaders by creating and facilitating lean daily management training and development programs
• Utilize financial resources and ensure best solutions are defined and executed effectively
• Drive “best practices” in all areas of responsibility
• Implement Lean processes in accordance with the organization’s Lean Implementation Plan (Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Principles
• Ensure successful definition and execution of large, cross-functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic priorities
• Identify and propose solutions to minimize and manage resource constraints
• Actively collaborate in front end analysis and planning with site leadership to define strategic operations plans
• Identify and share best practices across the different Zurn locations.
• Analyze business performance metrics beyond direct labor cost and define strategies that improve overall costs and cash flow

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; Industrial Engineer preferred
• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Travel up to 30%
• 3-5 years of experience in direct plant, manufacturing, supply chain leadership that includes defining, executing and stabilizing major improvement.
• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• Educational Reimbursement
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Matching Gift Program
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
• Health Savings Account
• Competitive Salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance