Operations Director
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Job Location:
Holland, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 175000 - 215000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Operations Director Site Leadership & Transformation
Location:Holland MI(relocation support available)
Reports to:Vice President of Operations
The Opportunity
Xylem is seeking asenior handson Operations Directorto lead site operations for a complex highmix lowvolume manufacturing facility supportingConfiguretoOrder (CTO) and EngineertoOrder (ETO)products. This role is designed for a proven operations leader who has successfully ledtransformational change built strong problemsolving cultures and delivered measurable improvements in safety delivery quality and cost.
This is a true endtoend site leadership role. The Operations Director owns operational performance and culture leads strategy deployment and works directly with teams on the floor to turn improvement plans into sustainable results. Success requires a leader who is comfortable at both thestrategic and tactical levels and who leads by presence action and accountability.
What You Will Do
The Operations Director has full responsibility for site operations including manufacturing quality materials and logistics. The role leads daily execution while shaping the longterm operational strategy ensuring alignment with Xylems Lean Production System and enterprise objectives.
A major focus of the role is drivingsite transformationstandardizing processes improving flow reducing lead times and strengthening execution in a highly customized CTO/ETO environment. The Operations Director plays a visible handson role in embedding Lean principles such as standard work visual management and disciplined performance management.
This leader establishes and sustains a culture of structured problem solving ensuring teams use tools such as A3 Thinking PDCA Kaizen 8D and DMAIC to address root causes and prevent recurrence. Operational KPIsincluding safety quality ontime delivery productivity cost and lead timeare actively owned reviewed and improved.
The role partners closely with Engineering Supply Chain and Product Management to balance complexity responsiveness and cost competitiveness. Continuous improvement efforts focus on increasing production flexibility strengthening planning and material flow and selectively leveraging automation and digital tools where they add value.
People Leadership & Culture
Developing people and culture is central to success. The Operations Director leads coaches and mentors the site leadership team building a strong pipeline of problem solvers and future leaders. Clear expectations accountability and engagement are reinforced at every level.
Safety leadership is nonnegotiable. The Operations Director sets the standard for a zeroharm culture through visible leadership disciplined processes and employee involvement.
The role builds an environment of continuous learning and collaboration strengthening Lean capability and ownership across hourly professional and leadership teams. The Operations Director partners with senior leadership on talent development succession planning and site growth initiatives.
Financial & Business Ownership
The Operations Director owns site financial performance including operating budgets cost control and capital investment planning. This leader identifies and executes opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining a strong customer experience and product quality.
Operational and financial targets are achieved through a combination of disciplined execution process improvement and strategic investment aligned with business priorities.
What You Bring
A successful candidate brings at least10 years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience ideally within ahighmix lowvolume CTO/ETO environment. A bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
This role requires demonstrated success leadingLean transformations at the site level with deep working knowledge of Lean production systems structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong experience in supply chain integration production planning and quality systems is essential.
The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen including experience managing operational budgets cost reduction initiatives and capital investments. Exceptional leadership communication and influencing skills are required along with the ability to engage teams at every level of the organization.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) Lean or Six Sigma certification and familiarity with ISO or regulated manufacturing environments are preferred.
Why Xylem
The compensation range for this position is $175000-$215000 and is based on multiple factors. Xylem offers the opportunity to lead meaningful transformation in a purposedriven organization that values operational excellence accountability and continuous improvement. The role includes a competitive compensation and benefits package including Flexible Time Off (FTO) comprehensive health benefits retirement savings plans and relocation support.
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.
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 well-being 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
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About Company
Discover Flygt's innovative submersible pump solutions for various applications, including wastewater, mining, and more. As a leading manufacturer of submersible pumps, Flygt offers reliable and efficient products for your pumping needs. Learn more at Xylem US.
