Value Stream 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! **If you are a current employee, please navigate** **here (http://www.myworkday.com/elkay/d/inst/13102!CK5mGhIKBggDEMenAhIICgYI1A0Q2AI~*nsH-3y\_ndUM~/cacheable-task/2998$46522.htmld)** **to apply internally.** Value Stream Manager Position Summary **Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Manager, oversees the daily operation of a cross functional team on multiple product lines with responsibility for safety, product quality, process control, materials management, equipment utilization, cost control, growth, profitability and return on assets of the Value Stream. Ensures a quality product is built to schedule and that it meets customer expectations. The Value Stream Manager is responsible for Material Handling, line inventory levels, accuracy, and ensuring that inventory processing and procedures meet company requirements.** Responsibilities + Ensures a safe, clean, and organized (5S) workplace is provided for all employees. Implements and executes frequent department safety inspections, training events, and ensures the accurate completion of all accident reports. + Ensures that product and processes meet customers’ highest expectations of quality and ensuring that lean manufacturing processes meet company requirements. + Reviews, modifies, and otherwise supports ISO and other company standard practices and procedures in connection with all department functions. + Provides training for entry-level programmers and evaluates/recommends changes in procedures, when necessary. Drive TAE / Personnel Responsibility: + Interviews, hires, and monitors the performance of team members; reviews and evaluates their needs and potential; develop appropriate cross-training and other development programs. Review and approve the performance and merit increase proposals for all assigned associates. + Work with a complex and diverse workforce consisting of Supervisors, Material Handlers, Maintenance Mechanics, Mfg and Quality Engineers, Sales and Marketing, Forklift Operators, Leads, Contract Associates and Co-associates in a fast changing and highly demanding production environment (15-25 direct reports - Front Line Associates, Value Stream Lead, and Material Handlers). + Assist other Business leaders (Customer Care, Human Resources, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, etc) in the development and/or revision of policies and procedures. Serves on various teams, conducts research, and provides input so policies/procedures are developed or changed to meet the needs of the customer and company. + Establishes goals and metrics for the team, set and drive performance ownership and assess performance. Make adjustments as necessary to ensure the team is meeting its goals. Accountable for all areas of team performance, including, but not limited to: safety, quality, productivity, materials performance, overhead costs, performance to schedule and profitability. + Engages associates in verifying BOM integrity, creating SOP and Standard Work, 5S, cross training, associate development, and recognition. Own and Lead Visual Daily Management: + Ensure internal and external measurements and systems are in place to effectively drive data driven problem solving (scientific method) and alignment of resources to achieve superior customer satisfaction, world class performance and strategic goals. + Ensure the ability to quickly diagnose the business operations and develop countermeasures that have the biggest impact on customer satisfaction and financial performance of the business. + Ensure the process helps associates and leaders “tell the story” of what is happening in our business and measure the impact of the deployed corrective actions and process changes. + Determining the right priority at the right time and adjust resources to satisfy those priorities while not allowing others tasks to slip. Schedules and needs that are constantly in flux require the Manager to be flexible in determining priorities and work hours. Manage the Value Stream P&L: + Responsible for implementing annual cost reduction initiatives and maintaining an active “project funnel” file to be reviewed with local and corporate leadership. + Directs the preparation of expense budgets for the Value Stream and updates monthly forecasts during the year. + Conduct analysis of Current Costs versus Standard Costs + Determines capital, manpower and expense requirements, makes recommendations, and complete and submit CER when required. + Ensure that required preventative maintenance and repairs are budgeted and completed in assigned areas + Monitoring the utilization of materials and resources; identify wasteful practices and methods; resolve problems and communicate concerns as necessary. Embrace and Promote ZEBS Culture: + Develop great people, create winning plans, and implement repeatable processes to drive superior performance. + Work with and share performance ownership goals with other functional leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals, and achieve superior customer satisfaction, world class performance. + Implementation and drive visual Continuous Improvement Process: + PQPR-> Current State --> Future State --> Roadmap (30 / 90 day) --> Kaizen report-outs --> TTI + Continuous improvement is consistently owned and driven by associates at the point of impact + Active leadership and participation in SIOP + Understand and help ensure demand forecast is accurately calculated through understanding of past trends and future changes/requirements (review and help improve VOC). + Ensure correct stocking levels based on changes in demand, seasonality, and new product launches. + Drive improvements in inventory $ and reduction in part shortages by tying demand changes to inventory: safety stock, container size, lead time + Understanding and articulate how different elements impact the overall performance (customer satisfaction and financial) + Develop and enable advanced scenario planning and resource optimization to account for sales being below or above forecast (e.g. flex resources and finished goods inventory, work with sales and marketing to increase sales of product lines, etc.) + Actively participate in and provide leadership and support in NPD, stage gate, and VAVE + Actively participate and provide leadership in OpEx planning and SD development and review. + Actively apply, teach, and implement the ZEBS tools (TPM, 3P, VRK, PQPR, etc) Leadership Competencies + Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. + Develops Talent – Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. + Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. + Resourceful – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently. + Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Experience and Skill Required + Bachelor’s degree required + 6+ years of experience in a proven leadership role, managing a warehousing and manufacturing environment and leading continuous improvement activities. + Bi-lingual a plus + Excellent written and computer skills, including advanced computer skills (word processing, Tableau, spreadsheet, and data analysis, etc.) + Strong leadership and mentoring skills with proven ability to develop employees (leads by example). + Self-motivated with strong adaptability and experience to quickly review a problem and make decisions. The ability to deal with the requests of sales, service, and outside customers. + Team orientation with the ability to work with and influence others. + Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management. **_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 starting Vacation (may increase with tenure) + 12 Paid Holidays + Annual Bonus Eligibility + Educational Reimbursement + Matching Gift Program + Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! **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.