Director, Continuous Improvement (ZEBS)

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions•Milwaukee, WI

12d

About The Position

The Director, Continuous Improvement (Zurn Elkay Business Systems) “ZEBS” plays an active role in driving accelerated operating and financial performance through continuous process improvement. Emphasis is on leadership, continuous improvement skills and culture building that will lead to self – sustaining capabilities at domestic and international locations. This position report directly to the VP, ZEBS.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
7-10 years of experience in distribution or manufacturing leadership that includes defining, executing, and stabilizing major improvement.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Proven leadership experience in project management and change leadership
Prefer working knowledge of the Toyota Production System
Prefer Strong hands-on experience implementing Lean in manufacturing and Transactional areas
Travel up to 50%
Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

Ensure successful definition and execution of large, cross-functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic priorities
Assist teams in developing a Lean Roadmap to use in the deployment of strategic objectives.
Coach and mentor managers and associates in the use of various tools, concepts and practices around ZEBS.
Implement Lean processes in accordance with the organization’s Lean Implementation Plan (Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Principles
Directly supports locations achieve strategic deployment objectives by conducting on-site workshops, kaizen events and providing guidance through the lean transformation process.
Develop, and upgrade, and implement ZEBS materials, modules, and processes.
Identifies and shares best practices across the different Zurn locations.
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 plans
Performing managerial responsibilities which may include but not limited to hiring, coaching, developing, planning, directing work, and performance management.