Supplies engineered water systems and plumbing fixtures for hygiene, drinking water, flow control & conservation.
Lead Lean continuous improvement initiatives across global manufacturing and distribution sites.
1 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
Description
lean implementation
strategic planning
coaching
customer focus
process mapping
workshop facilitation
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
Coach and mentor managers and associates in the use of various tools, concepts and practices around ZEBS.
Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Develop, and upgrade, and implement ZEBS materials, modules, and processes.
Assist teams in developing a Lean Roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives.
Ensure successful definition and execution of large, cross-functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic priorities
Identifies and shares best practices across the different Zurn locations.
Implement Lean processes in accordance with the organization’s Lean Implementation Plan (Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Principles
Directly supports locations achieve strategic deployment objectives by conducting on-site workshops, kaizen events and providing guidance through the lean transformation process.
Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Performing managerial responsibilities which may include but not limited to hiring, coaching, developing, planning, directing work, and performance management.
Requirements
lean
leadership
7-10 years
bachelor's
tps
strategic
Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
Travel up to 50%
Proven leadership experience in project management and change leadership
Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
7-10 years of experience in distribution or manufacturing leadership that includes defining, executing, and stabilizing major improvement.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Prefer Strong hands-on experience implementing Lean in manufacturing and Transactional areas
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
Prefer working knowledge of the Toyota Production System
Benefits
Matching Gift Program
Educational Reimbursement
Competitive Salary
Health Savings Account
Annual Bonus Eligibility
12 Paid Holidays
Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
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.
Culture + Values
Continuous Improvement
Integrity in Everything We Do
Customer First
Culture of Winning
Total Associate Engagement
Do the Right Thing
Environment + Sustainability
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)
Inclusion & Diversity
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