Value Stream Manager

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity for an Value Stream Manager to join our Moorpark, CA team. You will coordinate and facilitate the daily operations of the assigned Value Stream(s) to provide adequate resources, on-going work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures. Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology.Responsible for identification of continuous improvement initiatives.

You will:

• Actively participate in and lead self-directedKaizen events.
• Lead the development of current and future state value stream maps and
  continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream.
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving.
• Support new product development by driving the operations requirements.
• Lead cross functional performance review walk and drive improvements.
• Drive cross-functional execution and track daily performance through the use of process center communication boards on a daily basis ensuring root cause analysis and counter measures are identified.
• Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and support safety initiatives.
• Conduct safety investigations as needed.
• Perform 5S audits/safety training.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring standard work and quality standards.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher. Engineering or Science degree is preferred.
• Lean manufacturing concepts experience (layouts, material, performance to Takt, etc.)
• Five plus years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Ability to develop leaders.
• Standard PC skills (Office Suite, etc.)
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For this Value Stream Manager position working in California, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $105,000 - 195,000 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs. Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position if filled outside of the intended geographic location.

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

• Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
• Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
• Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
• Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory