Director, Continuous Improvement (ZEBS)
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Lead Lean continuous improvement initiatives across global sites.
15 days ago ago
$150,000 - $210,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Milwaukee, WI
Field
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Solutions
Plumbing
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Manufacturing
Installation
Sector Specialisms
Education
Healthcare
Hospitality
Multifamily
Municipal
Office
Retail
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
customer focus
lean implementation
kaizen events
lean roadmap
coaching
strategic planning
- Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Work with VP/GM of Business Units and other functional leaders as a “thought leader” to define current state situation, assess gaps in process/capabilities/talent, and assist in development of the future state in line with strategic plans
- Identifies and shares best practices across the different Zurn locations.
- Directly supports locations achieve strategic deployment objectives by conducting on-site workshops, kaizen events and providing guidance through the lean transformation process.
- Assist teams in developing a Lean Roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives.
- Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Coach and mentor managers and associates in the use of various tools, concepts and practices around ZEBS.
- Performing managerial responsibilities which may include but not limited to hiring, coaching, developing, planning, directing work, and performance management.
- Implement Lean processes in accordance with the organization’s Lean Implementation Plan (Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Principles
- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Develop, and upgrade, and implement ZEBS materials, modules, and processes.
- Ensure successful definition and execution of large, cross-functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic priorities
What you bring
bachelor's
lean
project management
communication
strategic mindset
toyota production
- Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
- Travel up to 50%
- Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
- 7-10 years of experience in distribution or manufacturing leadership that includes defining, executing, and stabilizing major improvement.
- Prefer working knowledge of the Toyota Production System
- Prefer Strong hands-on experience implementing Lean in manufacturing and Transactional areas
- Proven leadership experience in project management and change leadership
- Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
- Matching Gift Program
- Competitive Salary
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
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Company
Overview
$50 Million
Synergy Value
Targeting $50 million in synergies from the merger, driving strategic growth and efficiency.
Billions Reduced
Plastic Bottle Impact
Reducing billions of single-use plastic bottles, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Headquartered in Milwaukee, weaving product portfolios from sensor-based faucets and filtered bottle fillers into turnkey building solutions.
- Financially backed as a pure-play water business, publicly traded on NYSE: ZWS, focused on doubling scale and maximizing opportunities.
- Typical projects include outfitting hospitals with hygienic flushing systems, schools with lead-reducing hydration stations, and commercial campuses with low-flow plumbing.
- Specialized in water safety, quality, hygiene, flow control, and conservation across healthcare, education, municipal, industrial, residential, and government sectors.
- Offers a suite of branded solutions, including Zurn, Elkay, Hadrian partitions, and World Dryer hand dryers, showcasing vertical integration from toilets to hand-drying.
- Continuous Improvement
- Integrity in Everything We Do
- Customer First
- Culture of Winning
- Total Associate Engagement
- Do the Right Thing
38% GHG Reduction
Carbon Emissions Intensity
Achieved a 38% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG intensity since 2021, with a target to reach 50% by 2030.
64.4% Waste Recycled
Operational Waste Management
Recycled or reused 64.4% of operational waste during 2024.
32.5B Water Saved
Water Conservation
Saved 32.5 billion gallons of water and prevented 19 billion single-use plastic bottles in 2024.
86% Sustainable Revenue
Sustainable Products
86% of revenue generated from sustainable-attribute products, exceeding the 75% target.
- Maintained less than 1% hazardous waste; landfill waste reduced by 6.5% in 2024
- Validated roadmap to zero-waste-to-landfill at 5 facilities by 2030
- Invested $74 million in R&D in sustainability (goal: $90 million by 2025)
- Net-zero target: 50% reduction in GHG intensity by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2)
8% by 2025
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to achieve 8% supplier diversity spend by 2025, currently at 5.6% in 2024.
- Built DEI strategy on pillars: Inclusion; Recruitment & Development; Community outreach
- Established ERGs: Black; AAPI; Latinx; Women; Veterans; LGBTQ+; Early Career
- Women‑focused leadership programs and support via Women ERG
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