At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.
We have an opportunity for a Value Stream Manager - Foundry to join our Ashland, OH team. You 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 Value Stream Manager will be responsible for safe operations, setting and assessing performance against goals, and developing talent.
You will:
- Lead the department with focus on safety, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.
- Set value stream goals and drive Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and improvement plans.
- Maintain strong floor presence and promote hands‑on problem solving.
- Support new product development by defining operational requirements.
- Oversee daily production performance and drive improvements through MDI boards, root cause analysis, and countermeasures.
- Ensure a clean, safe work environment; conduct 5S and safety training.
- Develop and monitor leader standard work, quality standards, and layered process audits.
- Manage value stream resources, budgets, inventory accuracy, build schedules, and scrap disposition.
- Oversee scheduling, staffing recommendations, cross‑training, and skill matrix updates.
- Manage salaried and hourly staff, including performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary actions, and talent development (IDPs, career discussions, mentoring).
- Represent the company in union meetings, grievances, and negotiations.
- Ensure team adherence to company policies and procedures.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher required. Engineering, Science or Business degree is preferred.
- 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience managing a mix of salaried and hourly direct reports preferred.
- Foundry experience preferred
- Experience with working in a union environment desired, including experience in labor negotiations and grievance proceedings.
- Experience mentoring, coaching and developing talent and future leaders within a manufacturing environment.
- Lean manufacturing experience and certification highly preferred
- Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
- Standard computer and software skills (Office Suite, ERP etc.)
- Able to communicate effectively in the English language.
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 and/or long-term incentives.
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 EmployerPentair 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.
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What We Do
At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and business water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.
Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com
