Manufacturing Director: Safety, Quality & Growth Leader

Xylem; Du Bois (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Senior Operations Leader for our DuBois, Nebraska site. You will oversee site performance, drive operational priorities, and lead cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

The role requires guiding a manufacturing operation toward lean processes and scalable growth while fostering a high-performance culture. Bring a Bachelor's degree and significant leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Significant progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, or industrial environments with site or plant responsibility.
• Proven track record delivering improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Strong experience with operational excellence, continuous improvement, and performance management systems.
• Ability to lead through complexity, drive change, and align multiple functions with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DuBois site with accountability for performance and outcomes.
• Translate business objectives into operating priorities and plans.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity improvements.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align resources and execute site initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Safety leadership

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Senior Operations Leader for our DuBois, Nebraska site. You will oversee site performance, drive operational priorities, and lead cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

The role requires guiding a manufacturing operation toward lean processes and scalable growth while fostering a high-performance culture. Bring a Bachelor's degree and significant leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.