Director of Manufacturing/Yellow Springs, OH

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role

The Director of Manufacturing will manage and direct all production and lead the materials and maintenance teams that support production in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Responsible for operational short and long-range plans, monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, capital expenditures, cost improvement programs, production plans, manpower planning, supervisory development, employee safety and the overall cost of quality for the operation.

Has direct and functional responsibility for strategic changes in manufacturing and operations strategies that effect improvements, efficiencies and/or deficiencies. Ensures each business unit’s compliance with all Xylem policies and local, state and federal regulations.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, direct and control all manufacturing activities at the site so that products are manufactured on schedule
• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply.
• Select and develop team to ensure the efficient operation of the production functions.  Develops schedules and staffing requirements for assigned areas.
• Maintain a strong customer focus.
• Build a strong culture to support continuous improvement behavior and a problem-solving mindset
• Foster an environment of accountability and collaboration where there is cross-functional execution for the local leadership team
• Ability to provide direction to supervisors, support company policies and overcome obstacles that prevent them from accomplishing goals.
• Drive productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Flexibility, problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are essential elements of this position.
• Interacts with Sales and Marketing regularly to address Customer Market Conditions.
• Functions as the ‘Site Lead’ in respect of the planning and execution of all cross functional events, town halls and other activities involving functional teams outside manufacturing that are present on the campus such as R&D, Service and Repair, Finance etc.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering or a related discipline
• 7-10 years in manufacturing environment with supervisory or management experience
• Work experience in Continuous Improvement, expertise in RCCA execution desired
• This roles requires the following leadership skills: Persistence, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Willingness to Learn, Ability to Empower and Motivate Teams, and Delegation
• Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
• At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation