Senior Operations Supervisor

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a 1st Shift Senior Operations Supervisor to join our Delavan, WI team. You will be responsible for supervising team members and managing multiple assembly value streams to manufacture finished products as scheduled while maintaining safety, quality, and delivery, productivity, and shipping goals. The 1st shift Senior Supervisor coordinates the handoff of production work between 1st and 2nd shift employees. This position will be responsible for the processes in first shift assembly departments, including safety, quality, and production. These areas consist of 4 different value streams consisting of 25+ employees, manufacturing technician and two working leads. Interested candidates, who meet the requirements below, are encouraged to apply today!

You Will:

• Provide daily supervision and support of employees in the respective work areas which includes assignment of work, managing employee performance issues, improving productivity, and maintaining staffing levels.
• Achieves sustainable improvements along five key categories: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash (SQDCC).
• Maintains department Gemba boards with assistance from leads and is responsible for monthly RCCM creation related to monthly metric misses.
• Coordinate with the 2nd shift Supervisor to ensure the most critical short-term and long-term goals are achieved in a timely fashion.
• Lead kaizen events supporting the value stream strategy deployment plan owned by the Value Stream Manager.
• Use experience to troubleshoot and improve and/or create new processes.
• Under limited supervision; ability to exercise independent judgment in a narrow/limited scope; must compare alternate courses of action and decide after considering the options.
• Understands customer needs in making day-to-day decisions and frequently provides feedback or acts on changes in customer requirements.
• Developed communication skills to provide direction to team based on existing processes.
• Provides direction and guidance to predominantly non-salaried and entry-level personnel; evaluates the performance of and assists in career development planning for subordinates; often responsible for a local, direct functional, or process activity.

Key Qualifications:

• Have earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Have 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment using SAP, or similar ERP system.
• Led teams that have a proven track record of achieving measured objectives.
• Demonstrate an employee first attitude focused on identifying and solving problems with your team.
• Be technically sound in lean manufacturing techniques and process improvement strategies.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to communicate broadly, teach/coach, motivate, and foster accountability.
• Intermediate skill level in Excel, including, but not limited to: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, IF statement

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 /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

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.