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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.

Evoqua, a Xylem brand, is seeking a bold and driven Plant Manager to lead operations, quality, and production at our facility.** **This high-impact role is responsible for steering plant performance to meet and exceed business goals. The ideal candidate will own all aspects of plant operations—ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality are delivered consistently and cost-effectively.

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering "Preferred"** **Bilingual is a plus

The Plant Manager will also delegate authority to key supervisors in production, manage all functions involved and direct and coordinate operations for the Ion Exchange regeneration plant and services we provide. 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, Preferrable Chemicals with previous experience as a front-line supervisor or engineer

Core Responsibilities and Tasks:

Meet all safety goals and develop training schedules.

Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

Directs production and ensures cost effectiveness and consistency with prescribed quality, accuracy, and performance standards.

Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations

Maintains plant property and equipment to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and to ensure effective and economical operations.

Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

Prepares and submits operating reports to management to inform them of current production status and to make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Assures effective customer service and relations through timely delivery of quality products.

Responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time shipping

Selects, trains, develops, and motivates manufacturing staff to maintain plant operations.

Assures compliance of all plant operations with company policy and federal, state, and local regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or 7 years of manufacturing leadership, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and sales processes

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, Preferrable Chemicals with previous experience as a front-line supervisor or engineer

Proven leadership and communication skills

Experience in estimating, developing and budgeting compliance both labor and materials, managing/creating capital expenditure requests and budget forecasting.

Strong background in Lean Manufacturing including process flow, 5S, inventory reduction and Value Stream Mapping

Strong background in ISO 9001:2015 would be preferred

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and customers

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

The estimated salary range for this position is $115,800 to $148,900 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

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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 inclusion and belonging 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 prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our 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