Operations Director

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are currently hiring for an operations director for our Roseville, MN wastewater treatment facility producing regenerable ion exchange and absorptive media service products. This role is responsible for plant oversight, analytical lab, engineering and technical services, customer support operations, and business development. The plant is a regulated facility which operates two shifts, Monday – Friday with weekends and overtime as demand requires. Key responsibilities include safety and environmental compliance, producing products to quality requirements on time, leading business development team which interfaces with sales and other operational teams.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

• Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly enabled to deliver, highly empowered to succeed and highly accountable to lead.
• Provide leadership and setting strategy, KPIs, and deliverables for continuous improvement within the areas of safety, environmental, customer experience/quality, production, reliability and profitability.
• Lead, foster and role model a safety first culture with high level of employee engagement.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance for all site activities, including RCRA permitted waste treatment facility requirements.
• Work across all functions to ensure smooth site operations from sales orders through production to order fulfillment.
• Establish and manage product line strategy deploying through business development team.
• Communicate and coordinate with sales / commercial teams and planning teams to ensure site operations and resources are aligned with overall business and customer needs.
• Responsible for financial performance of the plant and site operations to meet financial goals and business needs. Develop annual budget and operating plan, regular financial reviews and metric reviews including corrective action plans when needed.
• Identify and prepare capital project needs for the facility in conjunction with the engineering team.
• Identity and implement ongoing continuous improvement actions throughout the site to ensure efficient and effective overall operations.
• Lead monthly site operations review of financial results and metrics to senior leadership
  
  

Job Requirements

Position Requirements

• Required: BS Degree; Preferred: MBA
• Required: Minimum 10 years of plant and/or regional leadership roles
• Preferred: Experience in operations and commercial/sales leadership roles.
• Preferred: Experience working within a regulatory environment
  
  

Salary Range

$118,500.00 - $213,500.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

 

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation