Value Stream Manager - Foundry

Pentair • Ashland, OH

1d • $95,500 - $177,300

About The Position

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We have an opportunity for a Value Stream Manager - Foundry to join our Ashland, OH team. You provide adequate resources, on-going work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures. This role acts as a change agent to drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology. In this role, the Value Stream Manager will be responsible for safe operations, setting and assessing performance against goals, and developing talent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
• Engineering, Science or Business degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience managing a mix of salaried and hourly direct reports preferred.
• Foundry experience preferred
• Experience with working in a union environment desired, including experience in labor negotiations and grievance proceedings.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and developing talent and future leaders within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing experience and certification highly preferred
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Standard computer and software skills (Office Suite, ERP etc.)
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department with focus on safety, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Set value stream goals and drive Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and improvement plans.
• Maintain strong floor presence and promote hands‑on problem solving.
• Support new product development by defining operational requirements.
• Oversee daily production performance and drive improvements through MDI boards, root cause analysis, and countermeasures.
• Ensure a clean, safe work environment; conduct 5S and safety training.
• Develop and monitor leader standard work, quality standards, and layered process audits.
• Manage value stream resources, budgets, inventory accuracy, build schedules, and scrap disposition.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing recommendations, cross‑training, and skill matrix updates.
• Manage salaried and hourly staff, including performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary actions, and talent development (IDPs, career discussions, mentoring).
• Represent the company in union meetings, grievances, and negotiations.
• Ensure team adherence to company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager