Director, Operations

Director ZEBS Commercial & Operations The Business Director – ZEBS leads operational excellence initiatives to deliver relevant business objectives. This position acts as a strategic thought partner to the dotted line business leader, drives accelerated commercial and financial performance to meet business objectives in revenue, EBITDA, and other relevant financial metrics, and provides strategic leadership with hands‑on implementation of both Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and associate engagement. Serve as a key member of the Business leadership team identifying opportunities to improve or accelerate business objectives; sharing best practices; and developing, implementing, and standardizing processes in both commercial and manufacturing operations. Work with VP/GM of Business Units and other functional leaders as a “thought leader” to define current state situation, assess gaps in process/capabilities/talent, and assist in development of the future state in line with strategic plan. Ensure successful definition and execution of large, cross‑functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic priorities. Directly support teams to achieve strategic objectives by conducting on‑site workshops, Kaizen events, training, and providing guidance through the transformation process. Assist teams in developing a roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives as they relate to Sales growth, Share gains, value propositions, New Product Launch/Commercialization and Problem solving. Coach and mentor business managers and associates in the use of various tools, concepts and practices around ZEBS commercial processes (Daily/Visual Management, Sales and Opportunity Funnel Management, Plan for Every Rep [PFER], and other relevant tools as needed). Partner with ZEBS Director – Commercial Operations to identify and share best practices across Zurn Elkay businesses, drive process implementation and adherence, and drive a culture of process rigor throughout the assigned business commercial function. Work with direct reports to develop and execute site‑wide continuous improvement roadmaps, integrating Lean principles and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, VDM, 5S, TPM, SMED) into all levels of the organization. Partner closely with Plant Managers and functional leaders to align daily execution with strategic business goals. Champion a culture of operational excellence through coaching, training, and mentoring of direct reports, leaders and associates on Lean tools, problem‑solving, and waste elimination. Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve production flow, increase equipment uptime, and optimize resource utilization. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years in operational excellence with demonstrated success in both commercial and operations; line experience in commercial (5+ years sales, product management, marketing) or manufacturing (5+ years manufacturing leadership) preferred. Proven track record implementing Lean methodologies and driving measurable operational improvement. Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. Ability to lead through influence, engage teams, and drive cultural change. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred. Travel up to 50%. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $171,391 - $235,662 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! Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation #J-18808-Ljbffr