Value Stream Manager

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!

Job Description
* Oversee daily operation of the outbound distribution and assembly processes ensuring objectives are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner.
* Drive strong and consistent results in the areas of safety, quality, customer service, cost and associate development for all areas of responsibility.
* Ensure alignment of activities and resources within the value stream and functional areas. Ensure cross-organization collaboration and associate involvement where appropriate.
* Be highly visible to associates and create an environment for employee participation and engagement which promotes supervisor performance and accountability.
* Effectively manage Supervisors and Leads associates. Build team chemistry and develop associates for future roles in the business.
* Accountability for meeting Key Performance Indicators such safety, OTD%, Past Due backlog, inventory accuracy, productivity.
* Responsible for managing daily, weekly, monthly metrics and executing on counter measures.
* Promote continuous improvement culture and coordinate Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen) initiatives to increase overall manufacturing efficiencies
* Work with the management team to improve employee engagement by initiating and/or facilitating team building events that also support our community such as Relay for life, food drives, fund raising walks, Habitat for Humanity, etc.

* Bachelor's Degree in Management/Logistics/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain or related field (preferred)
* 5+ years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with assignments in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement tools and processes
* Experience with implementing and maintaining material pull systems a plus
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Strong commitment to employee development and engagement
* Good writing/administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, Minitab, etc.).
* Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
* The ability to deep dive issues and Root Cause Corrective Action

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran