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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.

Safety of team members: The safety of each team member is paramount and must factor into every decision or process change made. This position must champion safety every day. 

• Encourage and promote a safe work environment and work practices 
• Report all safety incidents and complete injury reports immediately 
• Update Gemba boards and ensure all safety risks are addressed 
• Participate in investigations and ensure timely completion of stop audits 

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Quality in everything we do: Actively reduce defective shipments to our customers by identifying potential problem areas. Ensure team members are effectively trained and follow the process/work instructions approved by engineers. 

• SOP audits 
• Monitor standardized work and provide coaching as needed to ensure adherence to standardized work 
• Participate in root cause analysis 
• Ensure all team members have been properly trained 

• Responsible for report out and accuracy of Gemba boards 

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Customer Care: Ensure the customer is provided shipments on-time every time. Respond urgently to customer requests and satisfy short dated orders whenever possible. Missed deliveries must not be tolerated by the team. 

• Report misses to customer service as they occur 
• Determine root cause as to “why” we missed deliveries 
• Communicate proactively with up/down stream customers addressing issues, concerns or needs 

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Efficiency: Drive team productivity and continuous improvement. Will also have responsibility for additional project work that will include activities to support inventory control and continuous improvement. 

• Assign and resource work to meet daily commitments  
• Assist VSM in planning for work statement changes and overtime requirements 
• Propose changes to standardized work to improve the process 
• Integrate ZEBS and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce cost and complexity 

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TAE: 

• Responsible for production cell onboarding/training of new associates/temps 
• Communicate individual and team goals/objectives 
• Serve as first point of contact for conflict resolution; troubleshoot issues and resolve roadblocks 
• Crosstrain associates to each task within home production cell 

• Partner with VSM during Performance Ownership review process 
• Encourage collaboration, trust and cooperation within your team 
• Promote Rexnord Core Values and maintain a positive work environment 
• Partner with VSM to select and develop future team leads 

​Leadership Competencies 

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. 
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. 
• Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. 

Experience and Skill Required 

• 5+ years’ experience leading teams, directing work, and addressing concerns 
• Intermediate computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite 
• Ability to effectively execute production schedules with little to no supervision 
• May be required to lift to 50lbs or less on occasion. Always seek assistance with weight over 50lbs  
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, detail oriented. 
• Great attitude and able to direct the work of others 

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!

**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran