Rapids - Early Leadership Development Program
Company: Zurn Elkay
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: November 16, 2023
Job Description:
Rapids - Early Leadership Development Program 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! About You: You thrive on challenges. You're
still relatively early in your career, but you're always a step or
two ahead of your peer group, with a clear strong track record of
success. You've got big plans for your career - and so do we! About
the Opportunity: TheZurn Elkay Rapids Program is a three-year
intense program that involves three unique, 12-month assignments
across Zurn Elkay's businesses and locations. Possible assignments:
Commercial Business Development:
- Create strategic account management plans built around account
growth strategies, price management, product conversion initiatives
and marketing opportunities
- Create and manage a pipeline of opportunities and deliver
profitable sales targets established Product Management:
- Lead the strategic business plan for product category or
accounts in collaboration with other key cross-functional
stakeholders
- Identify and execute specific new product development projects
and other key business initiatives in support of the strategic plan
and business roadmap
- Manage existing product line portfolio and recommend product
changes, additions, discontinuations, and cost reductions to
produce best ongoing cost position Continuous Improvement (Zurn
Elkay Business System):
- Ensure successful definition and execution of large,
cross-functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic
priorities around operations or supply chain
- Directly support teams to achieve strategic deployment
objectives by conducting on-site workshops, kaizen events and
providing guidance through the lean transformation process This
year's program will begin inJune 2023. Locations: Rotation
flexibility is an important component of this program as
assignments could include opportunities at Zurn Elkay facilities in
Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania or elsewhere in the US.
Relocation assistance is provided during each rotation as needed.
Due to the nature of the work most assignments are required to be
in person while some commercial sales positions require high
travel. What sets us apart: Zurn Elkay's Rapids leadership
development program will accelerate your growth and prepare you to
take on ever greater challenges. With coaching from senior leaders,
you'll work alongside seasoned partners in operations, product
management and commercial sales, earning the critical experience
necessary to advance to a director-level role in the company, on
the fast track to general manager or vice president. This isn't a
job, it's an opportunity to help drive our vision for long-term
growth in delivering clean water solutions for drinking water,
hygiene and sustainable water management... all while propelling
your career forward with accountability and visibility.
Qualifications:
- BS or BA degree with 3.2 or above GPA; Master's degree is a
plus
- At least four years of solid relevant business experience in
product management, business development or continuous improvement
in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated excellence; consistently performing beyond
expectations, embracing opportunities to take on greater
responsibility and rising to meet the challenge
- Commitment to sustainable solutions through our products, our
business systems and our people
- Superior business judgment and financial acumen; effective
analytic and integrative thinking; strong leadership skills,
including project ownership
- Experience thriving in environments that require agility,
fast-pace and resourcefulness
- Possess a proven track record where you demonstrated expertise,
consistently delivering tangible results that positively influenced
the success of your employer
- Proven ability to achieve results through teamwork and
developing others
- Willingness to travel or relocate during and upon completion of
the program
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without
Company sponsorship now and in the future Competencies:
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, financial acumen and interpersonal
skills
- Ability to multi-task, be flexible and adapt to change
- Action oriented and self-starter; take on new opportunities and
tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and
enthusiasm
- Ability to build strong customer relationships and delivering
customer-centric solutions
- Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty,
integrity and authenticity
- Continuous improvement mindset, sees opportunity and strives to
make things better
- Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both
formal and informal development channels Compensation: Zurn Elkay
provides a highly competitive, above market total rewards package
for this program including salary, bonus, long-term incentives,
medical, PTO, 401k and student loan repayment up to $50k. What else
you will get from us... We make work exciting, engaging and
meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling
some of the toughest challenges. Our culture is built on a strong
commitment to practicing our core values and deliver a superior
customer experience. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment,
including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees
who share a common purpose, interest or background. When we embrace
the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of
us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life
Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program Equal Opportunity Employer -
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: Zurn Elkay, Downers Grove , Rapids - Early Leadership Development Program, Other , Downers Grove, Illinois
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