Director, Commercial & Operations
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Milwaukee • California • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $171,391 - $235,662 per year
Job Level
About the role
- The Business Director – ZEBS leads operational excellence initiatives to deliver relevant business objectives
- Acts as a strategic thought partner to drive accelerated commercial and financial performance
- Provides strategic leadership with hands-on implementation of both Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Serves as a key member of the Business leadership team identifying opportunities to improve or accelerate business objectives
- Coaches and mentors business managers and associates in use of ZEBS commercial processes
- Partners closely with various teams to align daily execution with strategic business goals
- Champions a culture of operational excellence through coaching and training
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years in operational excellence with demonstrated success in both commercial and operations; line experience in commercial (5+ years sales, product management, marketing) or manufacturing (5+ years manufacturing leadership) preferred
- Proven track record implementing Lean methodologies and driving measurable operational improvement
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Ability to lead through influence, engage teams, and drive cultural change
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred
- Travel up to 50%
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Lean manufacturingcontinuous improvement methodologiesoperational excellencecommercial processessalesproduct managementmarketingmanufacturing leadershipproblem-solvinganalytical skills
Soft skills
strategic leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunication skillspresentation skillsfacilitation skillsinfluenceteam engagementcultural changetraining
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma certificationGreen Belt