Assistant Manufacturing Manager

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide guidance and direction to staff including hiring, disciplinary action, staff development, goal formulation, and performance review
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
• Strong Strategy Deployment Skills and Financial Accumulation

SCOPE

This role supports full plant operations, including production, safety, quality, and staffing. The Assistant Manufacturing Manager supervises frontline leadership, contributes to budget management, and drives continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with company goals.

• Responsible for managing 5+ salaried and salaried non-exempt supervisors directly and approximately 180+ hourly teammates (= $2.6 mm in wages)

• 24-hour accountability for the site and $115 mm in shipped units produced at the facility

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, including minimum 5 years in a management role, with a quantifiable record of accomplishments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS

• Strong mechanical, technical, and analytical ability, including strong problem-solving skills and solid judgment
• Strong mathematical, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Total Quality Management, Hazard Analysis Control Critical Process, and Safety
• Thorough working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and demonstrated experience in implementing process improvements
• Complete understanding of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the ability to make decisions under pressure
• Interpersonal skills with all external and internal customers - displays passion and optimism, conflict resolution, professionalism, confidentiality, timely and appropriate response to questions or complaints, seek feedback and consensus, when possible, meet commitments, create team building, identifies and supports efforts to succeed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This role requires frequent presence on the production floor, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting to 50 lbs. The work environment includes exposure to industrial machinery, noise, and varying temperatures, with required use of PPE. Flexibility in schedule is necessary to support plant operations. Work performed in a manufacturing/industrial environment with exposure to: Machinery and moving equipment Noise, dust, fumes, or varying temperatures (hot/cold) Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, and hearing protection May involve working around hazardous materials or chemicals This is not a remote position: remote work may be performed when approved by leadership.

Total Rewards and 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!

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran