Plant Manager

Elkay; Erie (Erie County); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation & Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Zusammenfassung

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation seeks an experienced Plant Manager for its Flow Systems Drains Center of Excellence in Erie, PA. You will lead a multi-shift manufacturing operation, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and mentor a team of managers and professionals in a performance-driven culture.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will implement ZEBS and Lean, optimize capacity, manage capital plans, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver superior

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including plant management responsibilities.
• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Previous union leadership experience.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to plant operations, planning, maintenance, and support teams.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing capacity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety standards and drive continuous risk reduction.
• Accelerate continuous improvement through ZEBS, Kaizen, and TPM.
• Develop and execute TPM strategy, OEE programs, and maintenance plans.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets and drive cost improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service levels and performance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strategic thinking

Safety leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jobbeschreibung

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

As the Plant Manager for Zurn Elkay’s Flow Systems Drains Center of Excellence in Erie, PA, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a multi-shift manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and associate engagement while ensuring the successful execution of production, planning, maintenance, supply chain, and continuous improvement activities. The Plant Manager will lead a team of value stream managers, supervisors, planners, maintenance professionals, and associates to achieve operational excellence and deliver superior customer outcomes. This position is responsible for aligning plant operations with business objectives, maximizing capacity utilization, driving continuous improvement through ZEBS and Lean methodologies, managing capital investment and maintenance strategies, and fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and winning. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this leader plays a critical role in delivering Zurn Elkay’s fulfillment strategy, supporting profitable growth, and accelerating value creation for customers through operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to plant operations, planning, maintenance, and support teams. Lead a multi-shift manufacturing operation to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with company goals and operational priorities. Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ZEBS methodologies, and continuous improvement practices. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and associate development.

Production & Planning

Oversee production planning and scheduling to ensure customer demand is met while maximizing available labor, equipment, and facility capacity. Monitor production performance and ensure actual output meets planned schedules and customer expectations. Utilize inventory, demand, and capacity reporting to proactively manage order fulfillment and inventory availability. Coordinate manufacturing, purchasing, machining, assembly, and outside processing activities to support on-time delivery objectives. Work closely with Customer Care, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve constraints and improve service levels.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, company policies, and safety standards. Champion a culture where safety is the highest priority and continuous risk reduction is expected. Partner with Quality teams to maintain product quality standards and drive corrective and preventive actions. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to eliminate recurring operational issues.

Continuous Improvement

Accelerate continuous improvement efforts through ZEBS, Kaizen events, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and problem-solving methodologies. Develop and maintain standard work, visual management systems, and KPI-driven management routines. Lead plant-wide improvement initiatives targeting productivity, lead time reduction, inventory optimization, and cost savings. Utilize KPI reporting and Visual Daily Management (VDM) systems to monitor performance and sustain improvements.

Maintenance & Asset Management

Develop and execute the plant Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy and master plan. Implement and monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) programs. Manage facility maintenance and CMMS operations, including spare parts management and preventive maintenance programs. Oversee facility infrastructure including HVAC, compressed air, wastewater treatment systems, and building maintenance. Analyze equipment performance and failures to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Capital & Financial Management

Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets. Identify, justify, and execute capital improvement projects that support growth, efficiency, safety, and quality objectives. Provide leadership for capital planning, appropriation requests, and project implementation. Monitor spending, manage costs, and drive productivity improvements to achieve financial targets.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with commercial teams, service centers, customers, and third-party sales representatives to meet customer expectations. Lead responsive problem resolution efforts for customer concerns and supply chain challenges. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Quality, Information Technology, Customer Care, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve business performance.

Talent Development & Associate Engagement

Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and talent development. Lead hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and workforce planning activities. Champion associate engagement initiatives that foster inclusion, recognition, ownership, and a strong sense of belonging. Create an environment that promotes trust, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including plant management responsibilities.
• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Previous union leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing operations, maintenance, supply chain, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety programs.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and driving operational results.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and demonstrated experience leading operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience implementing TPM, OEE, Visual Daily Management (VDM), and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Success Factors

• Strategic Mindset
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Plans and Aligns
• Builds Effective Teams
• Develops Talent
• Instills Trust
• Customer Focus
• Collaborates Across Functions
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Financial Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Safety Leadership

This role requires a proven manufacturing leader who can balance strategic thinking with daily operational execution, develop people, improve processes, and consistently deliver exceptional results for customers, associates, and the business.

Total Rewards and Benefits

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 – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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 live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.