Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor – New Brighton, MN

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 Operations Supervisor to join our New Brighton, MN team. You will lead a team of hourly non-professional employees to deliver on targeted results within the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash through use of accepted business practices and lean methodologies.

You will:

• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate the daily operations of the assigned value stream(s).
• Ensure a safe, efficient, productive, and economical operation.
• 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.
• Increase the ratio of value to non-value and eliminating waste in the overall supply chain from start to finish, for a defined product family; and ensure that the value stream meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Lead the day-to-day activities within the value stream(s) to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made.
• Ensure SQDCC Boards are being used, metrics are understood by all members of the value stream and that results are maintained and displayed on a timely basis.
• Ensure that standardized work and processes are followed.
• Track daily performance; verify team leader counter measures and recovery plans are in place for missed targets.

Key Qualifications: 

• Have at least a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in a technical, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Have 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Have 0-2 years direct supervisory experience (manufacturing preferred).
• Exhibit prior experience planning, directing, and coordinating all manufacturing operations of production, machinery, processing, and packaging departments.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand customer needs in making day-to-day decisions and frequently provides feedback or takes action on changes in customer requirements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Have strong computer skills related to MS suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and Internet).
• Be able to work extended overtime hours, nights, and weekends to meet production demands.

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, 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.