Regional Operations 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!
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The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for overall product fulfillment processes within the Regional Hub and Spoke operations to positively impact safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Essential Duties & Functions:
Leadership & Strategy
Lead and develop a high-performing team across all departments.
Set strategic goals and KPIs for the distribution center.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Drive a continuous improvement and lean culture utilizing the ZEBS methodology.
Responsible for the development of facility budget and monthly forecast updates.
Operations Management
Oversee daily operations including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, and shipping.
Ensure efficient layout and space utilization.
Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Optimize the receiving, storage, shipping and late point configuration process functions.
Execute to a performance driven culture with a focus on KPI's such as on-time delivery, inventory availability, line fulfillment and operational costs.
Financial Oversight
Develop and manage the distribution center's budget.
Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Analyze variances and implement corrective actions.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Conduct regular audits and risk assessments.
Technology & Systems
Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP tools.
Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives.
Customer Service
Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Collaborate with customer service and sales teams to meet client expectations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
7+ years of experience in distribution or warehouse management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong knowledge of logistics, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in WMS, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven history of customer satisfaction success both internally & externally
Leadership and team building
Building collaborative relationships throughout the enterprise
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to interface with all levels of staff and management
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
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water - the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay's story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay's values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow's challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.
