Director ZEBS Commercial & Operations

Elkay; United States; Remote; USD 171,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation and Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation seeks a Director ZEBS Commercial & Operations to lead operational excellence initiatives across commercial and manufacturing functions. You will partner with business leaders to drive revenue, EBITDA, and process improvements using Lean and continuous improvement methods.

You will guide workshops, Kaizen events, and training, aligning daily execution with strategic goals while promoting a culture of process rigor and measurable performance gains across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years in operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.
• Partner with VP/GM and functional leaders to define current and future state processes.
• Drive cross-functional improvements and standardize processes across ZEBS Commercial Operations.
• Coach and mentor managers and associates in Lean tools and problem solving.
• Develop and execute roadmaps for Sales growth, value propositions, and new product launches.

Skills

Operational excellence

Lean methodologies

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

Director ZEBS Commercial & Operations

The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.

Job Overview

The Business Director – ZEBS leads operational excellence initiatives to deliver relevant business objectives. This position acts as a strategic thought partner to the dotted line business leader, drives accelerated commercial and financial performance to meet business objectives in revenue, EBITDA, and other relevant financial metrics, and provides strategic leadership with hands‑on implementation of both Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and associate engagement.

Serve as a key member of the Business leadership team identifying opportunities to improve or accelerate business objectives; sharing best practices; and developing, implementing, and standardizing processes in both commercial and manufacturing operations.

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 plan.

Ensure successful definition and execution of large, cross‑functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic priorities.

Directly support teams to achieve strategic objectives by conducting on‑site workshops, Kaizen events, training, and providing guidance through the transformation process.

Assist teams in developing a roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives as they relate to Sales growth, Share gains, value propositions, New Product Launch/Commercialization and Problem solving.

Coach and mentor business managers and associates in the use of various tools, concepts and practices around ZEBS commercial processes (Daily/Visual Management, Sales and Opportunity Funnel Management, Plan for Every Rep [PFER], and other relevant tools as needed).

Partner with ZEBS Director – Commercial Operations to identify and share best practices across Zurn Elkay businesses, drive process implementation and adherence, and drive a culture of process rigor throughout the assigned business commercial function.

Work with direct reports to develop and execute site‑wide continuous improvement roadmaps, integrating Lean principles and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, VDM, 5S, TPM, SMED) into all levels of the organization.

Partner closely with Plant Managers and functional leaders to align daily execution with strategic business goals.

Champion a culture of operational excellence through coaching, training, and mentoring of direct reports, leaders and associates on Lean tools, problem‑solving, and waste elimination.

Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve production flow, increase equipment uptime, and optimize resource utilization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years in operational excellence with demonstrated success in both commercial and operations; line experience in commercial (5+ years sales, product management, marketing) or manufacturing (5+ years manufacturing leadership) preferred.

Proven track record implementing Lean methodologies and driving measurable operational improvement.

Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Ability to lead through influence, engage teams, and drive cultural change.

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred.

Travel up to 50%.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $171,391 - $235,662

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

Company Culture and Sustainability

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself. What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well‑respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we work.