Operations Sr Manager

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for an Operations Senior Manager to join our Delavan, WI team. You will build talent, address key operational performance challenges, and implement sustainable standard practices around lean through the Lean fundamentals Management Systems. Expected results will be sustainable improvements in safety, productivity, quality, on-time deliveries, and inventory turns for the location. This is an operational leadership role reporting into the Business Unit Operations Leader.

You will:

• Develop the team to maintain and enhance a competitive edge and service to the customer.
• Lead safety awareness and implement new and innovative techniques to assure a safe working environment.
• Establish and maintain high visibility to employees and create a safe environment for participation.
• Meet and exceed year over year financial targets through active continuous improvement projects and driving material and non-material cost out of the business while driving accountability for the overall P&L.
• Promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.
• Serve as a critical business leadership representative in the customer escalation process to communicate clearly with key distributors and end-users.
• Drive a continuous improvement philosophy utilizing the Toyota Production Systems Lean Manufacturing (TPS).
• Establish a leadership climate that fosters collaboration across the enterprise. Assist the enterprise in lean application.
• Direct and manage the establishment and maintenance of material replenishment methods, quality standards, and performance metrics in support of the organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead and mentor managers and supervisors in the development of a Winning Culture. Develop and improve the skills, knowledge and abilities of the managers and supervisors to ensure strong succession planning.
• Support the development of a range of products that will increase our market share or expand our market potential (3D).

Key Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. Masters strongly preferred.
• 5 - 10 years in a Manufacturing Leadership Role or equivalent.
• 5 - 10 years of P&L responsibilities.
• Competency in analytical problem solving, customer/partner relationships, product & technology expertise, and strategic insight.
• Understanding of program/project management fundamentals.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $128500 - $238600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.