Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

Sanford (NC)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Matching

Educational Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Bonus Eligibility

Vacation

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation seeks a Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead lean initiatives across our operations. You will drive talent development, strategy deployment, and measurable improvements that boost service levels and reduce costs.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in manufacturing or operations, deep Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and a proven track record leading cross-functional teams across multiple sites. This on-site role in Sanford, NC offers growth and impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
8–10 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement.
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operational improvements.
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of ZEBS professionals to deliver continuous improvement results.
Define and execute cross-functional improvement initiatives aligned to strategic priorities.
Partner with site and functional leadership to define and support operational improvement plans.
Utilize financial resources and ensure best solutions are defined and executed.
Implement and sustain Lean methods and processes (Strategy Deployment, Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Systems).
Analyze performance metrics and translate insights into action plans.
Evaluate multi-site operations, benchmarking, productivity, capacity utilization, sourcing, and profitability.
Drive organizational participation in lean initiatives to achieve ZEBS metrics.
Oversee project plans for alignment, accountability, and timely execution.
Identify risks, remove barriers, and ensure resource alignment across initiatives.
Track and report on KPIs, AIPs, and deployment progress.
Lead Kaizen events, Lean boot camps, training and capability-building activities.
Promote sharing of best practices across Zurn Elkay locations.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Leadership

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Financial Acumen

Pull Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP 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!

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead a team focused on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across our organization. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will develop talent, execute Lean strategies, and deliver measurable business results that create value for our customers, shareholders, and associates.

This role will play a key part in the process to analyze and improve our ability to offer best in class service to our customers while maximizing cash flow and minimizing costs. This individual will also consolidate and integrate information to develop and propose operations strategy while tracking and overseeing projects and action plans, providing work direction to multiple people across multiple groups or functions outside of the team.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of ZEBS professionals to deliver continuous improvement results
Ensure successful definition and execution of cross-functional improvement initiatives aligned to the annual strategic business priorities
Partner with site and functional leadership to define and support operational improvement plans
Utilize financial resources and ensure best solutions are defined and executed effectively
Implement and sustain Lean methods and processes (Strategy Deployment, Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Systems)
Analyze performance metrics (cost, cash flow, efficiency) and translate insights into action plans
Support evaluation of multi-site operations, including benchmarking, productivity, capacity utilization, sourcing, and profitability
Drive organizational participation in lean initiatives including #CI to achieve ZEBS metrics
Oversee project plans to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely execution
Identify risks, remove barriers, and ensure resource alignment across initiatives
Track and report on KPIs, AIPs, and strategy deployment progress
Lead Kaizen events, Lean boot camps, training and capability-building efforts
Identify and promote sharing of best practice sharing across Zurn Elkay locations
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Education And Experiences

Bachelor's degree required; Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement
Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering operational improvements
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Leadership Characteristics