Manufacturing Operations & Strategy Specialist

Grundfos GmbH; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave (community)

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking an Operations & Strategy Specialist Manufacturing Plant in Brookshire, TX to bridge strategy with day-to-day execution. You will support leadership by tracking objectives and driving operational excellence across the facility, using AI tools to enhance reporting and decision making.

You will coordinate KPI tracking, dashboards, and milestones, while partnering with senior leaders on high-priority projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, or business strategy.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects with senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and AI tools such as Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the plant's strategic deployment process with KPIs, action plans, and dashboards.
• Support the Regional Operations Director and Plant Leadership Team on high-priority projects and decisions.
• Lead planning and execution of visits with executives and external stakeholders.
• Develop internal communications and visual storytelling highlighting plant successes and safety milestones.
• Create executive PowerPoint presentations and leverage Copilot to automate reporting.
• Support Lean, GPS, and Continuous Improvement initiatives in alignment with EHS and sustainability goals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Executive presence

Communication

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Strategy

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Copilot AI

Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about bridging strategy and execution in a manufacturing environment, turning leadership vision into measurable results? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Operations & Strategy Specialist Manufacturing Plant, you will be coordinating strategic initiatives, tracking business objectives, and enabling plant leadership to drive operational excellence — serving as the connective thread between strategy, communications, and day-to-day execution across the facility. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging. This position is located on-site 5 days in our plant Brookshire, Texas.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Regional Manufacturing Operations team, you'll create impact by driving alignment between plant-level goals and regional business objectives while leveraging AI and digital tools to elevate leadership effectiveness and operational performance.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the plant's strategic deployment process, tracking KPIs, action plans, and milestone progress while maintaining executive dashboards and performance reports
• Support the Regional Operations Director and Plant Leadership Team with high-priority projects, meeting preparation, and cross-functional follow-up on key decisions
• Lead planning and execution of customer, executive, government, and community visits, representing the facility to external stakeholders
• Develop internal communications and visual storytelling that highlight plant successes, safety milestones, and continuous improvement achievements
• Create executive-level PowerPoint presentations and leverage AI tools such as Copilot to automate reporting and improve productivity
• Support GPS, Lean, and Continuous Improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with EHS compliance and sustainability goals

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, executive presence, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion — equally comfortable building a compelling presentation, facilitating a leadership review, or identifying AI-driven workflow improvements. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Strategy, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, or business strategy
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and coordinating with senior leadership
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and AI tools such as Copilot

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience with Lean, GPS, or other operational excellence frameworks in a manufacturing setting
• Background in internal communications, employer branding, or stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with automated reporting solutions and digital enablement tools

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

To get to know us better, follow us onLinkedIn orYouTube. Check outMeet our people to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.

The salary range for this position is $78,100.00 - $113,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Workplace: Onsite Position

Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19,000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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