Injection Molding VSM/Operations Manager

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side 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 an Injection Molding VSM/Operations Manager to join our Sanford, NC team. You will be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology. You will be responsible for identification of continuous improvement initiatives.

You will:

• Lead and manage a manufacturing department(s). Set goals and establish metrics for the departments.
• Manage department with zero recordable injuries.
• Manage quality systems and responsible for all out of box quality within these departments.
• Manage productivity levels with the departments.
• Continuously improve productivity, flow, changeovers, etc. through the implementation of Lean principles
• Decrease scrap levels and identify all forms of waste for elimination.
• Develop leaders.
• Manage cost as a % of net sales. Manage within the forecasted budget.
• Optimize employee engagement and training by providing value stream transformation support, guidance and continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Lead team to maintain AOTD of 98% or better customer orders, reduction in past due dollars and improved material availability.

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Engineering or Science degree is preferred.
• Green Belt or greater in Lean Six Sigma
• Five plus years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, Injection Molding is preferred.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Ability to develop leaders.
• Moderate to advanced PC skills (Office Suite, etc. proficiency in Excel a must)
• Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language. 
• Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.
• SAP / EWM experience is a plus.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $95500 - $177300 / 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, 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.

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.