Value Stream Manager - Foundry

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, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. 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 Value Stream Manager - Foundry to join our Ashland, OH team. You will provide adequate resources, on-going work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures. This role acts as a change agent to drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology. In this role, the Value Stream Manager will be responsible for safe operations, setting and assessing performance against goals, and developing talent.

You will:

• Manages the department with a focus on leading and lagging safety indicators to ensure a safe work environment.
• Strong Win Right Values; Maintains a Customer First attitude.
• Establishes stretch goals/metrics for the value stream to define success.
  • Actively participate in and lead self-directed Kaizen events.
  • Lead the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream.
  • Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.
  • Support new product development by driving the operations requirements.
• Reviews/Ensures success of the day-to-day production activities within the value stream while driving improvements.
  • Lead cross functional performance review walk and drive improvements.
  • Drive cross-functional execution and track daily performance through the use of Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) boards on a daily basis ensuring root cause analysis and counter measures are identified.
  • Assures a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions.
  • Performs 5S audits/safety training.
  • Responsible for developing and monitoring leader standard work and quality standards.
  • Performs layered process audits and quality audits.
• Manages resources of the assigned areas of the value stream.
  • Manages assigned resources to or below budgetary levels.
  • Develops value stream budgets.
  • Ensures accuracy and proper management of inventory and build schedules.
  • Ensures timely disposition of scrap and non-conforming materials.
  • Executes, manages, and coordinates department's vacation schedule to ensure adequate coverage and completion of departments work products.
  • Provides input and makes recommendations for requisitioning, placing, and training of employees assigned to designated production area.
• Manages salaried and professional staff.
  • Represents the Company in union negotiations, grievances, and meetings.
  • Ensures cross training of employees is conducted for development and skills matrix is updated.
  • Develops talent via Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and career direction discussions. Find opportunities for leaders' growth. Acts as a mentor and resource for talent development.
  • Responsible for assigned team's adherence to company policies and procedure. Award and discipline as appropriate.
  • Develops and delivers complete, fair, accurate and meaningful employee performance reviews.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required. Engineering, Science or Business degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience managing a mix of salaried and hourly direct reports preferred.
• Foundry experience preferred.
• Experience with working in a union environment desired, including experience in labor negotiations and grievance proceedings.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing talent and future leaders within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing experience and certification highly preferred
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Standard computer and software skills (Office Suite, ERP etc.)
• Able to work 5:30am - 4:00pm Monday through Thursday and WFH on Fridays.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $95500 - $177300 / 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. 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.