Operations Director
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$ 121800 - 219200
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Job Description
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
THE ROLE
The Operations Director Pewaukee is the senior site leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and operational execution at a singlesite facility specializing in EngineertoOrder (ETO) pumps aftermarket parts ConfiguretoOrder (CTO) pumps and custom pump service. This highmix lowvolume production environment requires a dynamic leader who can balance operational efficiency customer responsiveness and continuous improvement.
This role requires endtoend operational oversightfrom safety and quality to delivery cost and team developmentwhile embedding Xylems Lean Production System and fostering a culture of problemsolving and accountability.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Strategy & Execution
- Lead daytoday operations across manufacturing planning quality logistics and service.
- Ensure safe highquality and ontime delivery of ETO/CTO pumps and aftermarket solutions.
- Drive alignment with Xylems global Lean Production System (XPS) and Goal Deployment Process (Hoshin Kanri).
- Oversee sitelevel execution of critical customer orders shopfloor production and capacity planning.
- Champion sitespecific transformation initiatives tied to simplification ontime delivery (OTD) and leadtime reduction.
Lean & Continuous Improvement
- Embed Lean methodologies across the site using tools such as A3 Thinking 5S Standard Work PDCA and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
- Lead Kaizen events and JustDoIts to improve workflow reduce waste and increase responsiveness.
- Partner with Engineering Service and Supply Chain to accelerate throughput of custom orders and aftermarket solutions.
- Maintain flexibility in production and service operations to meet variable demand and technical complexity.
People Leadership & Culture
- Lead coach and develop salaried and hourly teams to build ownership accountability and problemsolving capability.
- Promote a zeroharm safety culture with proactive risk mitigation and employee engagement.
- Develop internal talent pipelines succession plans and crosstraining to increase workforce agility.
- Foster a highperformance inclusive culture that values continuous learning and collaboration.
Customer & Financial Performance
- Ensure operational performance meets customer requirements in quality responsiveness and service levels.
- Own the sites operating budget labor planning and CAPEX investments.
- Drive costout initiatives while improving value delivery to customers.
- Monitor and act on KPI performance across safety quality delivery cost inventory and employee engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations Management or related field.
- 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations preferably in an ETO/CTO or aftermarket service environment.
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean Production Systems and driving operational excellence.
- Strong understanding of job shop or lowvolume highcomplexity manufacturing.
- Proven financial acumen in budgeting cost control and investment planning.
- Exceptional communication and team leadership skills.
Preferred:
- Masters degree or MBA.
- Experience in pump manufacturing rotating equipment or engineered products.
- Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
- Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and applicable regulatory standards.
Join us and lets solve watertogether.
Salary range:
$121800.00 $219200.00Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and reuse. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees wellbeing through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
