Material Value Steam Manager
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions · Caddo Mills, TX ·
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 5+ years
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
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Job Description
The Material Value Stream Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end materials flow to ensure optimal inventory levels, supplier performance, and production continuity. This role drives alignment between demand planning, procurement, production scheduling, and logistics to enable lean operations, cost efficiency, and high service levels.
Key Accountabilities
Oversee demand planning, supply planning, and production scheduling processes.
Ensure material availability to support production while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Monitor and improve KPI’s.
Collaborate with sourcing teams to ensure supplier performance meets quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
Drive supplier accountability and resolve escalations impacting production continuity.
Lead cycle count programs, inventory accuracy initiatives, and root cause analysis for variances.
Champion lean, six sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in material flow and implement corrective actions.
Act as the primary liaison between manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and customer-facing teams.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
Experience with demand planning and inventory optimization tools
Proficiency in data analysis
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
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