Area Operations Manager

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.

Evoqua a Xylem brand is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for anArea Operations Managerin theNorthern Californiaregion!

Were looking for adynamic and experienced leaderwho is passionate about operational excellence team development and making a meaningful impact in the water treatment industry. This role is key to driving performance managing processes and supporting our mission to provide sustainable water solutions. Three direct reports and 25 extended reports

Leadership:

• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams across diverse operational environments. Skilled in building and nurturing a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Team Development:Recruiting mentoring and coaching team members to achieve individual and organizational goals

• Employee Engagement:Fostering a positive work environment that promotes inclusion recognition and professional growth.

• Performance Management:Setting clear expectations conducting regular evaluations and implementing development plans to drive results.

• Full area ownership for business operations and performance of assigned customer base.

• Maintain an increasing customer base as well as operations contribution performance full P&L ownership and customer satisfaction.

• Consistently achieving financial targets and safety objectives in a fast-paced high transaction and customer focused environment.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Ensure efficient service execution of all new and existing business to deliver world class performance

• Able to quickly respond and resolve customer issues with a win-win mindset.

• Drive best in class EH&S culture and processes including stewardship of the Evoqua Safety Process.

• Deploy execute and focus the vision mission and strategy for the business.

• Enable entrepreneurial and innovative thought leadership.

• Empower employees to explore operational efficiencies and expanded service offerings.

• Collaborating with business partners to manage day-to-day challenges and issues associated with operating the business providing meaningful solutions to our customer and internal stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with our top 20 customers within the region.

• Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of the competitors strengths weaknesses and competitive advantages.

• Communicates with all levels of the organization.

• Understands that effective communication is vital to successfully conducting business inside and outside of the Company.

• Ensures communication flows freely up down and across reporting lines.

• Practice positive leadership and coaching within your organization and networking internally to drive positive changes and outcomes with peers.

• Continually assesses and attracts best talent. Seeks to develop and train best in class talent through performance management and a balance of internal development / promotion and external hiring.

• Continuous improvement of operations efficiencies at all levels of the business drive the organization for ongoing productivity customer satisfactions and profitability improvement.

• Able to think strategically and execute tactically.

• Full P&L ($40 Million) inventory AR and capital expenditures ownership.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis on Business Administration Finance Engineering Management or a related field strongly recommended.

• Advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 8 years experience in management and successful demonstration of key responsibilities and knowledge.

• Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise coach and influence employees.

• Mechanical aptitude

• Experience in the water treatment industry

• Ability to manage dispersed workforce.

• Additional Details Highly proficient in MS Office suite of products (Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint).Familiarity with SAP and MS Dynamics is a plus.

The estimated salary range for this position is $130000 to $% bonus and assigned Personally Assigned pay is dependent on multiple factors such as skills experience and work location and is not typically at the top of the Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package including Medical Dental Vision plans 401(k) with company contribution paid time off paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. 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.