Materials Operations Manager

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. 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.

You will be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology. You will be responsible for identification of continuous improvement initiatives.

You will:

• Lead and manage a manufacturing department(s). Set goals and establish metrics for the departments.
• Managing department with zero recordable injuries
• Manage productivity levels with the departments.
• Continuously improving productivity, flow, changeovers, etc. through the implementation of Lean principles
• Manage site PFEP including launch or change of raw, WIP, or finished goods.
• Develop leaders.
• Manage cost as a % of net sales. Manage within the forecasted budget.
• Manage Cycle Count Program to meet compliance requirements.
• Manage and continuously improve inventory control practices.
• Manage all offsite storage.
• Optimize employee engagement and training by providing value stream transformation support, guidance and continuous improvement and sustainability.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Engineering or Science degree is preferred.
• Five plus years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Ability to develop leaders.
• Moderate to advanced PC skills (Office Suite, etc. proficiency in Excel a must)
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.
• Less Six Sigma Greenbelt a plus
• APICS CPIM a plus