Manufacturing Operations Manager

Every person is unique, but we all have something in common : the need for safe, clean water. And it's only by bringing together people with diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds that we can solve the complex water problems of our changing world.

At Trojan Technologies (www.trojantechnologies.com), we believe success for all comes from the contributions of every single one of us.

That's why we foster an environment where every associate has a voice, is valued and respected, and feels safe sharing their thoughts.

After all, sharing our different viewpoints and experiences is what enables us to find creative and innovative ways to accomplish our shared goals.

Trojan is proud to be a Water Quality company in Veralto (NYSE : VLTO). Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods.

That is the tomorrow Veralto is creating today. Veralto is a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions made up of over 16,000 associates across our Water Quality and Product Identification segments all united by a powerful purpose : Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources.

About the role :

As the Manufacturing Operations Manager you will support the Manufacturing and Operations team to develop and optimize processes while driving a culture aligned with the Veralto Enterprise System (VES) .

This includes understanding value streams and promoting continuous improvement throughout operations, with a focus on our core KPIs : Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.

In this role, you will train and develop the VES mindset across the facility, engage and train associates in VES processes, and ensure improvements are sustained.

Your role will be pivotal in identifying problems, supporting relevant metrics achievements, and driving continuous improvements in the manufacturing area.

Additionally, you will assist with the development and maintenance of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) programs and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

This is a fully onsite role to be based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with significant cross-functional exposure and enjoy driving sustainable improvements, this role is for you!

In this role, you will :

• Drive VES Fundamentals and culture into the Manufacturing teams
• Benchmark and incorporate best practices from other Veralto sites
• Support problem-solving processes using VES tools
• Assist in monitoring sustainment of Kaizen events
• Identify and share standard methodologies across the manufacturing organization
• Lead projects arising from continuous improvement approaches
• Ensure compliance with Trojan Technologies / Veralto policies and procedures, and all Federal, State, and local EHS regulations
• Create and deliver environment, health, and safety training
• Perform visual / operational evaluation of returned field components & assemblies
• Provide effective support to resolve EHS and Quality issues, containing and preventing reoccurrence
• Oversee facility repairs, preventative maintenance, and capital upgrades

Are you qualified?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management and Production Engineering, or other Engineering / Technical studies required
• 3-4 years of experience in Lean Management (Toyota Production System), with knowledge of 5S, Standard Work, Daily Management, Problem Solving (PSP), and Value Stream Mapping tools
• Gemba-based continuous improvement experience and familiarity with Quality Management Systems
• Strong understanding of State Health & Safety Regulations and Workers' Compensation
• Proven experience in the manufacturing industry in a similar role with hands-on production exposure
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Demonstrated success mentoring teams in continuous improvement projects while collaborating across all organizational levels

US ONLY :

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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