Operations Sr. Manager

Pentair plc; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 128,500 - 238,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs to encourage a 건강한 워

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader for a full‑time role in Minnesota. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in a facility with injection molding and complex assembly.

The position requires 10+ years in manufacturing and 5+ years leading operations, with strong Lean and ERP experience. You will coach leaders, build a high‑performing team, manage site P&L, and engage with customers on escalations while developing future leaders and improving overall

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Masters strongly preferred).
• 10 years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years in a successful operations leadership role or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of P&L responsibility.
• Competency in analytical problem solving, customer/partner relationships, product and technology expertise, and strategic insight.
• Understanding of program and project management fundamentals.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience working with ERP systems is highly preferred.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required (10% of time).

Responsibilities

• Lead safety awareness and implement new and innovative techniques to assure a safe working environment.
• Maintain a strong and visible presence throughout the operation, building trusted relationships with employees at all levels while engaging directly with teams to understand challenges firsthand, reinforce standards, remove barriers, and drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Set clear expectations, measure performance, and coach leaders to deliver results while strengthening team capability and accountability.
• Develop a high-performing team that strengthens operational capability, improves service to customers, and creates future leadership depth.
• Lead the manufacturing plant with over one hundred employees producing products through injection molding and complex assembly while leveraging strong quality and Lean manufacturing experience.
• Lead warehouse and shipping teams responsible for inbound component flow, outbound customer shipments, and international shipping operations.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and highly engaged workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Deliver sustainable year‑over‑year financial improvement through operational excellence, disciplined resource management, continuous improvement, and clear ownership of site P&L results.
• Translate enterprise priorities into clear site objectives, ensuring teams remain focused on value‑added activities, customer outcomes, and the metrics that matter most.
• Serve as a critical business leadership representative in customer relationships and escalations to communicate clearly with key customers.
• Lead the deployment of Lean Management Systems that create sustainable operational excellence through daily accountability, visual management, structured problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Establish a leadership climate that fosters collaboration across the enterprise.
• Direct and manage the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of the organizational goals and objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers and supervisors to build trust, accountability, succession depth, and leadership capability across the organization.
• Build a culture of operational excellence through visible leadership, disciplined daily management, hands‑on problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

P&L responsibility

Analytical problem solving

Strategic insight

Program & project management

Customer/partner relationships

Education

BA/BS in Operations Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety awareness and implement new and innovative techniques to assure a safe working environment.
• Maintain a strong and visible presence throughout the operation, building trusted relationships with employees at all levels while engaging directly with teams to understand challenges firsthand, reinforce standards, remove barriers, and drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Set clear expectations, measure performance, and coach leaders to deliver results while strengthening team capability and accountability.
• Develop a high‑performing team that strengthens operational capability, improves service to customers, and creates future leadership depth.
• Lead the manufacturing plant with over one hundred employees producing products through injection molding and complex assembly while leveraging strong quality and Lean manufacturing experience.
• Lead warehouse and shipping teams responsible for inbound component flow, outbound customer shipments, and international shipping operations.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and highly engaged workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Deliver sustainable year‑over‑year financial improvement through operational excellence, disciplined resource management, continuous improvement, and clear ownership of site P&L results.
• Translate enterprise priorities into clear site objectives, ensuring teams remain focused on value‑added activities, customer outcomes, and the metrics that matter most.
• Serve as a critical business leadership representative in customer relationships and escalations to communicate clearly with key customers.
• Lead the deployment of Lean Management Systems that create sustainable operational excellence through daily accountability, visual management, structured problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Establish a leadership climate that fosters collaboration across the enterprise.
• Direct and manage the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of the organizational goals and objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop managers and supervisors to build trust, accountability, succession depth, and leadership capability across the organization.
• Build a culture of operational excellence through visible leadership, disciplined daily management, hands‑on problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications

• BA or BS in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Masters strongly preferred).
• 10 years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years in a successful operations leadership role or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of P&L responsibility.
• Competency in analytical problem solving, customer/partner relationships, product and technology expertise, and strategic insight.
• Understanding of program and project management fundamentals.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience working with ERP systems is highly preferred.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required (10% of time).

For this full‑time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $128,500 to $238,600 per year.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• A generous 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer – Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.