Sr. Director of Operations

At Pentair you will workalong-sidepassionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice inspiring people to move improve and enjoy lifes essential resources for happier healthier our residential and business water solutionsto our sustainable innovations and applications our 11250 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

As a Pentair employee you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity foranoperations Directorto join ourResidential Water Treatmentteam. You willoperateat the systems level to drive growth profitability build operational talent address key operational performancechallengesand implement sustainable standard practices around Leanleveragingthe Pentair Integrated Management Systems (PIMS) to deliver exceptional performance to ourcustomers.

You will:

Key member ofbusinessunit leadership team. Partner with core functional leaders (Finance Engineering Human Resources and Sales) to meet operational goals. Establish and drive strategic alignment across the business unit through direct leadership of plant managers and in close partnership with the regional leaders.

Lead and mentor plant managers in the development of a Winning Culture. Develop and improve the skillsknowledgeand abilities of the managers to ensure strong succession planning talentdevelopmentand talent retention.

Responsible for leading the team of plant managers and functional reports in the planning directing and coordinating all global manufacturing and functional operations.

Drive safety culture and implement new and innovative techniques to provide a safe working environment partnering with the EH&S organization.

Drive the quality culture and achieve service level commitment to customers. Set standards and performance metrics in support ofthe organizationalgoals andobjectives.

Drives a continuous improvement philosophy based on the Toyota Production System (TPS).

Drive financial performance of global operational sites and adjust budget to ensure we meet our commitments.

Meet and exceedyear over yearfinancial targets through active continuous improvement projects and driving material and non-material cost out of the business.

Drive projects to deliver materials savings through Value-Add/Value-Engineering projects.

Partner with global sourcing team on Supplier Performance to improve quality delivery and cost.
Partner with peers and other leaders to improve operational systems processes andestablishbestpractices.
May berequiredto performadditionalduties and special projects as assigned including interim operating leadership roles.

Key Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (B.A. B.S.) or equivalent required (BusinessEngineeringor equivalent field preferred).

2 years experience manufacturing and/or engineering which includes direct experience leading others in a manufacturing environment.

P&L experience

Business acumen. Demonstrates knowledge of and analyzes markets and competition. Capable of advisingbusinessleadership team.

Experience in a Make to Stock (MTS)

Lead orhashadsignificant experiencein operational transformation planning.

Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of ERPs(JDEor SAP systems ex.)

Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.)

Ability to set strategic direction and build a sense of shared purpose and vision

Skilled in process management planning and change management

people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values; maintains confidentiality.

Collaborative leadership style. Ability to influence decision makingfacilitategroups with diverse perspectives lead teams to agreement and resolution andmaintaineffective work relationships internally and externally.

Change leadership. Possess the ability to adapt to rapidly changing businesscircumstanceand have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment. Effectively leads others during times of change.

Approximately50 %travel to include domestic and international destinations to visit Pentair facilities and various supplier locations. Travel as required by car air etc.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.