Success in this role means achieving year-over-year improvements across all site KPIs, completing VES sustainment milestones, and developing a successor-ready organization within 18 months. In detail:
Lead all day-to-day site operations — spanning Production, Supply Chain, Service, Quality, and Engineering — to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient performance across the full operational footprint.
Drive operational excellence through structured KPI management and Daily Management routines, achieving measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Inventory Turns, and Productivity.
Own the end-to-end site operational strategy and roadmap, ensuring functional alignment and translating strategic priorities into executable plans that deliver sustainable business outcomes.
Champion Service Operations integration into the broader operational strategy, improving service efficiency, reducing Quote-to-Cash lead times, and strengthening collaboration between Service, Operations, and Quality.
Partner with the Supply Chain and Procurement team to drive end-to-end PSI execution, maintaining full transparency and control over inventory, E&O exposure, and working capital performance.
Analyze and develop business cases and ROI models to prioritize productivity improvements and cost optimization initiatives that support site financial objectives.
Deliver against EHS commitments by championing company-wide safety initiatives, driving risk reduction activities, and embedding a culture of compliance across all site functions.
Lead the implementation, sustainment, and advancement of the Veralto Enterprise System (VES) — owning the L2 Bowler, driving Problem Solving Processes (PSPs), and deploying Lean, Kaizen, TPM, and Daily Management practices to build lasting operational discipline across the site.
Optimize planning, replenishment, and Dynamic Kanban processes through active shopfloor engagement and DVM participation, upholding VES standards and embedding continuous improvement into daily operations.
Build organizational capability by developing successors, improving Employee Engagement Scores through visible shopfloor leadership, and cultivating a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning
What We're Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
These are the must-have requirements for the role
Experience in site operations, manufacturing management, or a related operational leadership role in a multi-function industrial or technical environment
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
Proven track record of driving KPI-based operational improvement across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Financial performance in a manufacturing or service setting
Experience with Lean, Kaizen, TPM, Daily Management, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage teams of direct reports across multiple functions
Experience with Supply Chain management, PSI execution, and inventory/working capital control
Collaborative leadership approach with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive sustainable organizational change
Kipp & Zonen is proud to be part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5.5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.
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