Plant Manager-Menomonee Falls - Watts Water Technologies Inc

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Plant Manager will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating operations for the assigned manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager is expected to drive improved results in safety, employee engagement, productivity, quality, efficiency, and profitability. This position will be responsible for the Company’s further development of best-in-class contemporary manufacturing practices including “Lean,” and will develop and deploy the “operational roadmap” necessary to bring our facility to the next level of operational excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.        

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, and production costs. Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products.

• Ensures that the waste streams are appropriately identified, handled and profiled for disposal. Manages the hazardous wastes program.  Reviews and updates the Hazardous waste management program and the contingency plan

• Establishes plant standards for world class production floor organization and aesthetics including required metrics.

• Establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results, with a focus on short to mid-term operational plans (1-2 years)
   

• Execute production and quality control standards.

• Develop and manage budget for operation and team. Manage all budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs. Introduces ideas and creative solutions to stimulate discussion and critical thinking among team.

• Ensures all established costs, quality, lead times, and delivery commitments are met

• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment

• Communicate effectively (written and verbally) both within team and cross-functionally with the ability to influence policies, practices and procedures.

• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays

• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports

• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.

•  Coach, develop and train staff appropriately so internal advancement and succession planning is in place.

• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and ESH regulations.

• Manages the hazardous wastes program.  Reviews and updates the Hazardous waste management program and the contingency plan

• Manage a team of supervisors and experienced professionals (10-20 direct reports) who oversee departments of a plant team of 100-200+ employees. Responsible for the management of direct reports, including pay administration, setting goals, prioritizing workload, and measuring the work performed. 

• Ensures the emergency response equipment is available and properly maintained.  Acts as an alternate Emergency coordinator whose duties include the assessment of a situation involving the release of a hazardous waste and the implementation of the contingency plan

                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                     

QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                                                                                                                                                            

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE                                                                       

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university. Advanced education and professional training (Lean) preferred.
• At least ten (10) to twelve (12) years of experience in diversified manufacturing operations. This experience must include several years of being a plant leader of a manufacturing operation of comparable size.
• Must possess high level of integrity, the ability to influence outcomes, a highly energized team-based work style, strong project management skills, and an overall profile which inspires confidence at all levels.
• Proven experience in designing, developing and implementing continuous improvement/lean initiatives, and a leadership style which effectively aligns purpose, process and people.

                                                                                                                                                         

PHYSICAL DEMANDS                                                                                                        

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                                                                   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.                                                                                                                                                                           

WORK ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                      

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.        

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.                                                                                                    

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.