Manufacturing Operations Manager

Elkay; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving and values-driven company that places its people at the center of success! This innovative firm is seeking a dedicated professional to facilitate communication across departments, manage inventory, and enhance manufacturing processes. With over a century of excellence in plumbing and water delivery solutions, this role offers the chance to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Be part of a team that celebrates engagement and fosters a collaborative environment, where your contributions truly matter. If you are passionate about making a difference in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Health Savings Account

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication with internal departments and service centers.
• Manage daily orders and assist with order fulfillment issues.

Skills

Effective Communication

Decision Quality

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing

Tools

CMMS

VDM Systems

Job description

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. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Key Accountabilities

1. Facilitate feedback and communication with internal departments, service centers, and rep agencies.
2. Use various reports to track inventory and order volume to react proactively to order requirements.
3. Develop annual objectives in concert with departmental and company goals.
4. Responsible for reporting on all metrics and KPI’s associated with the Planning department.
5. Develops action plans, standard work, and countermeasures as needed to support the metrics and KPI’s though VDM systems.
6. Accelerate World Class Manufacturing (continuous improvement) through ZEBS methodology and culture as the way to deliver sustainable results and improve performance.
7. Define, implement, and monitor a plant TPM master plan, including implementation of OEE (overall equipment effectiveness).
8. Management planning, and control of the plant’s CMMS, including effective spare parts management.
9. Manage new or modified equipment / facility installations to include identifying & purchasing initial spare parts and implementing TPM procedures.
10. Identify, justify, and coordinate the implementation of manufacturing capital improvement projects.
11. Provide key input to the facility capital planning, capital appropriations request, & implementation processes.
12. Analyze equipment failures, implement corrective action, and develop process improvements.
13. Responsible for preventive maintenance of facility building and grounds, including HVAC, compressed air, wastewater treatment, office equipment, etc.
14. Close interaction with plant team including Operations, Quality, Materials, and Safety.
15. Supports the annual budget process for the facility fiscal budget; estimates staffing, and capital equipment needs based upon recent trends and planned activities; monitors expenditures after budget adoption; approves requisitions for purchase of materials or supplies.
16. Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new staff; prioritizes, assigns, and reviews work, approves time off for payroll purposes, and prepares employee performance evaluations.
17. Manage daily orders for assigned region by planning the purchasing, machining, and or assembly of products.
18. Work with but not limited to Customer Care, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Outside Processing to help meet On Time Delivery and Inventory Availability objectives.
19. Be a champion of total associate engagement by fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, celebrate wins, and creating a sense of belonging and strong morale.
20. Deliver orders to production floor and expedites to various departments when needed to help meet customer demand.
21. Assist floor personnel with order fulfillment issues or questions.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or a manufacturing related field.
2. 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
3. Preferred degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with team and cross functionally.
5. Ability to provide direction, implement ideas, and adapt to changing business environment.
6. Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements.

Capabilities and Success Factors

1. Decision Quality
2. Plans and Aligns

Total Rewards and Benefits

1. Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
2. Matching 401(k) Contribution
3. Health Savings Account
4. Educational Reimbursement
5. Matching Gift Program

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

About the company

Elkay Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of stainless steel sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, bottle fillers and branded commercial interiors, was started in 1920 by Leopold & Louis Katz and Ellef Robarth, a tinsmith who came up with an idea to ha...