Grinding Supervisor

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. 

We have an opportunity for a Grinding Supervisor to join our Ashland, Ohio team. You will provide adequate resources, on-going work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures. This role acts as a change agent to drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology. In this role, the Grind Department Supervisor will be responsible for safe operations, setting and assessing performance against goals, and developing talent.

You will:

• Manages the Grind Department with a focus on leading and lagging safety indicators to ensure a safe work environment.
• Strong Win Right Values; Maintains a Customer First attitude.
• As a Leader of People, will be responsible for Workday transactions for employee hiring, onboarding and offboarding, either directly or through subordinates.
• Reviews/Ensures success of the day-to-day production activities within the foundry while driving improvements.
• Assures a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions.
• Performs daily audits on safety, quality and productivity metrics.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring schedules, manpower, leader’s standard work and quality standards.
• Manages resources of the assigned areas of the Grind Department.
• Ensure timely disposition of scrap and non-conforming materials.
• Executes, manages, and coordinates the department’s vacation schedule to ensure adequate coverage and completion of departments work products.
• Provides input and makes recommendations for requisitioning, placing, and training of employees assigned to designated production area.

Key Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a foundry environment required; experience managing hourly direct reports.
• Iron Sand Foundry experience preferred.
• Experience with working in a union environment desired.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing talent and future leaders within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing experience highly preferred
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Standard computer and software skills (Office Suite, ERP etc.)
• Able to work 5:30am - 4:00pm Monday through Thursday and Fridays when required.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as an annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

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.