Director, Manufacturing

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.

Strategic and Operational Leadership ·           Lead the DuBois operating team with full accountability for site performance and operational results. ·           Translate division and business objectives into clear operating priorities, action plans, and performance expectations. ·           Drive execution against key operational goals related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity . ·           Establish a high-performance operating culture focused on accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. ·           Support business growth by aligning operating capabilities, capacity, and execution with customer and market needs. Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost Performance ·           Champion a strong safety culture and ensure safety remains a visible and uncompromising priority across the operation. ·           Lead efforts to improve quality performance, reduce variability, and strengthen process discipline throughout manufacturing and operational workflows. ·           Improve on-time delivery and operational reliability through effective planning, execution, and issue resolution. ·           Drive cost competitiveness through waste reduction, productivity improvement, and disciplined resource management. ·           Monitor and improve site KPIs and operating metrics, using data-driven decision-making to prioritize actions and sustain gains. Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence ·           Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, flow, quality, and overall site performance. ·           Build and reinforce structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and performance management practices. ·           Advance operational excellence by improving processes, standard work, visual management, and management operating systems. ·           Identify opportunities to simplify operations, remove barriers, and improve scalability in support of business objectives. People Leadership and Talent Development ·           Lead, coach, and develop operations leaders and functional team members across the site. ·           Build organizational capability through succession planning, talent development, and strong performance management. ·           Foster an inclusive, team-oriented environment where employees are engaged, respected, and empowered to contribute. ·           Set clear expectations and create alignment around priorities, behaviors, and results. ·           Support change leadership efforts that strengthen culture, improve performance, and build long-term organizational resilience. Cross-Functional Collaboration ·           Partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, resources, and execution. ·           Work closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and other business partners to solve complex operational issues and improve outcomes. ·           Communicate clearly with senior leadership on site performance, risks, opportunities, and progress against objectives. ·           Serve as a key leader in supporting broader division initiatives and strategic priorities.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field. Significant