Quality 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. 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! **POSITION** **PURPOSE** The Quality Manager is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s total quality function and driving the internal, Supplier, and Customer quality processes while leading continuous improvement activities following Zurn Elkay Business System (ZEBS), Lean Six Sigma and Quality Management principles. Quality Manager will develop, monitor and advise on the performance of the quality management system in manufacturing and office environments. As a member of the Site Leadership Team will lead the organizations efforts and passion about pursuing zero defects and promoting the practices to achieve the best processes leading the Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams towards world class manufacturing, while considering the customer, associates, and use of the Zurn Elkay Business System. The Quality Manager ensures the implementation, proper execution and maintenance of quality control plans and procedures, as well as ensuring that the activities of continuous improvement are implemented and monitored through proper indicators of internal and external quality, and also responsible for the quality of the manufacturing measurement systems, the fulfillment of customer specific requirement applicable to Engineering and Operations, and also that new products and processes are properly implemented prior to the release to manufacturing. Will use leadership experience to coach and train associates on the methodologies, philosophy and tools of the Zurn Elkay Business System so that they are understood, implemented, and applied by Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Customer Service functions. **ESSENTIAL JOB** **FUNCTIONS** + Responsible for the development, implementation, management and maintenance of the quality system and regulatory compliance + Successful implementation of company-wide operational procedures to support quality system requirements, and world class execution. + Drive a culture of continuous improvement establishing objectives for world class customer satisfaction using tools such as lean manufacturing, six sigma, and Zurn Elkay business system are used to ensure proper validation and approval of new products manufacturing lines and processes are used to achieve goals. + Drive quality standards throughout organization. Create a culture of quality. + Grow the supplier quality system for domestic and international vendors. + Conduct quality systems audits at supplier sites. + Improve quality performance while providing coaching and guidance in the implementation of processes and tools by working with regional Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Service, and Sales. + Reduce Internal and External DPPM and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) + Drive improving customer satisfaction levels via VOC, data analysis and CAPA. + Lead, coordinate, and participate in Six Sigma and/or Lean activities to drive operational and transactional improvements. + Analyzes current processes, develops tactics, metrics and scorecards, and institutes data-driven process improvements which will link Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Customer Service objectives and goals worldwide. + Work in concert with Zurn NPD / VA-VE / Sourcing teams to complete PPAP requirements and improvement projects with Suppliers + Assist in managing supplier certification process. + Develop quality requirements and quality plans. + Manage site Quality resources to achieve objectives. + Identifies opportunities to reduce waste and increase efficiency across the business + Provide expertise to ensure quality standards are recognized, understood and maintained across the company. + Disseminate quality concepts throughout the organization, contributing to the development of a culture committed Quality and organization objectives EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE + BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required. + 6+ years of proven experience implementing and/or improving quality systems. + 2+ years of supplier quality experience. International experience a plus. **_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 Vacation + 12 Paid Holidays + Annual Bonus Eligibility + Educational Reimbursement + Matching Gift Program **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran **Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation** **_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.