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BADGER METER INC Director of Operations in RACINE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Why Badger Meter? Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world\'s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world! What You Will Contribute: Due to business growth, Badger Meter is looking to hire a Director of Operations at our Racine, WI location. The Director of Operations will provide both tactical and strategic oversight for multiple Badger Meter manufacturing operations. In addition to oversight of manufacturing and overall facility responsibility, you will provide overall organizational direction to meet customer requirements, employee engagement and continuous improvement objectives. Job Duties: * Delivers on the company\'s business strategy through successful operation of the production facilities, driving a customer focus in the delivery of on time quality product. * Using the Badger Meter values as a guide, champions a collaborative, team environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to the best of their ability. * Responsible for developing and mentoring a diverse and capable management team that fosters engagement, continuous improvement, accountability and a focus on quality. * Develop and deploy improvement actions related to key imperatives in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Culture, and Environment (SQDCCE), and overall manufacturing effectiveness. * Develop and deploy manufacturing improvement that is focused on customer-centric initiatives, standardized and repeatable process control, and sustainability to the Quality Management System (QMS). * Participate in the development of strategic sourcing model that evaluates the need for capital investment, versus outsource (make-buy analysis). * Achieve business objectives that support the manufacturing expense plan, as well as improvements for margin expansion. * Support New Product Development (NPD) / Product Launches. * Develop, implement, and manage business processes for capital expenditure, cost reduction, and manpower plans. * Support Manufacturing Strategy that focuses on continued footprint evaluation and rationalization, continuous improvement, and overall quality improvement. * Contribute to overall Badger Meter goals that include business improvements that support growth, profitability, and New Product Development. * Responsible for employee performance of direct reports through the use of SMART goals, active performance management and solid metrics based on SQDCCE * Lead, manage, and develop of the Operational Excellence (OpEx) function and culture throughout the operation (this includes all departments/functional groups). Education and Experience: * Bachelor\'s degree in Operations, Business, Engineering preferred; Masters degree preferred * 10+ years of related experience in a Manufacturing environment desired Qualifications: * Certification of Continuous Improvement preferred * Six Sigma Green Belt preferred * Ability to create, implement, communicate, cascade and execute Strategic Process creation required * Knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing processes, products, and customer base required * Advanced proficiency in all areas of operations/manufacturing management (OpEx, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Business and Quality Systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)) required * Ability to lead a cross-functional team and influence those employees that are not solid line d To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjg5MDQwLjg3NzBAYmFkZ2VybWV0ZXJjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ ***** APPLICAT ON INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjg5MDQwLjg3NzBAYmFkZ2VybWV0ZXJjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

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