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Technical Production Manager
- Veralto (Loveland, CO)
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Imagine** **yourself** **…
• Leading a talented technical team that drives manufacturing excellence every day.
• Thriving in a collaborative, data-driven environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future by supporting technologies that ensure water quality worldwide.
It’s all possible with a role at Hach, a Veralto company.
At Hach, we make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative—through unsurpassed customer partnerships, the most knowledgeable experts, and reliable, easy-to-use products. As part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to safeguarding the world’s most vital resources, you’ll join a team driven by innovation, quality, and purpose.
As part of our team, you’ll contribute to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Motivated by the highest stakes of climate change and global health, we are working together to find new technologies that ensure water safety and sustainability. This is an onsite role in our Loveland, Colorado location.
Learn more at www.hach.com .
We** **offer** **:
• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career development and leadership training
• Inclusive, collaborative workplace culture
The** **role
Reporting to the **Senior** **Engineering** **Manager** , the **Technical** **Production** **Manager** leads the Loveland Technician staff and ensures operational excellence in alignment with Hach’s business objectives. This position manages Production and Machine Maintenance Technicians, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
**Location** **:** Loveland, CO – On-site, 1st shift (Monday–Friday)
Why** **This** **Role** **is** **Exciting
+ Lead and develop a high-performingtechnicalteam
+ Build and optimizemaintenance tracking systems and visual managementtools
+ Drive Lean and TPM initiativesforoperationalexcellence
+ Collaborate withengineering and operationsleadership
+ Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits
In** **this** **role, a** **typical** **day** **will** **look** **like** **:
• Leading and developing the Technician team to support plant priorities and deliver operational targets.
• Implementing and maintaining a Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) system for production assets to achieve best-in-class OEE performance.
• Uploading and managing equipment data in maintenance tracking systems for both preventive and emergency repairs.
• Supporting capital equipment investments—from opportunity identification to installation and lifecycle maintenance.
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity through Lean and VES methodologies.
• Partnering with Operations and Engineering teams to resolve production and quality issues.
• Prioritizing improvement projects that enhance safety culture and associate engagement.
• Hiring, training, and developing technical staff, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
The** **essential** **requirements** **of** **the** **job** **include** **:
• 5+ years of leadership experience in product development, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Experience in diverse manufacturing processes, including instrument assembly, CNC machining, injection molding, and circuit board production.
• Strong understanding of production systems, capital project management, and TPM practices.
• Proven ability to analyze production data and implement improvement plans for scrap, yield, and cycle time.
• Proficiency with ERP and business tools (Excel, Word, project management software).
• Demonstrated problem-solving, team leadership, and communication skills.
Physical** **&** **Environmental** **Requirements
• Frequent standing, sitting, and use of hands for tools and computer input.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 20 lbs.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments with moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and moderate noise.
• Must wear appropriate PPE (eye, hearing, or respiratory protection, gloves, steel-toe shoes, etc.).
Hach is proud to be part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you become part of a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility.
US ONLY** **:
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $96550 - $118000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available **here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)** .
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.
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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/) , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.
Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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