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Badger Meter · 20 hours ago

Director of Operations

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company dedicated to preserving and protecting the world's water resources. The Director of Operations will lead and direct the Milwaukee manufacturing operations, focusing on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWater

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Deliver on the company’s business strategy through efficient operation of production facilities, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products with a strong customer focus

Culture & Engagement: Champion a collaborative, inclusive environment guided by Badger Meter values, where employees thrive and contribute at their highest potential

Team Development: Build, mentor, and empower a diverse management team that drives engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement

Performance & Improvement: Develop and implement improvement initiatives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Culture, and Environment (SQDCCE) to enhance manufacturing effectiveness

Process Optimization: Deploy customer-centric manufacturing improvements, standardized process controls, and sustainability initiatives aligned with the Quality Management System (QMS)

Strategic Planning: Participate in make-buy analysis and strategic sourcing decisions, including capital investment evaluations

Financial Accountability: Achieve business objectives supporting expense plans and margin expansion

Innovation Support: Collaborate on New Product Development (NPD) and product launches

Operational Excellence: Lead and embed OpEx principles across all departments, driving continuous improvement and quality enhancement

Performance Management: Set SMART goals and manage direct reports through active performance reviews and metrics based on SQDCCE

Qualification

Operational ExcellenceLean ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementContinuous Improvement CertificationManufacturing Systems (MES)Microsoft Office SuiteTeam DevelopmentStrategic PlanningPerformance ManagementLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, or Engineering required

10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required

Proven ability to design and execute strategic processes

Expertise in lean manufacturing, operational excellence, supply chain management, and manufacturing systems (MES)

Strong leadership skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Master's degree strongly preferred

Multi-site experience strongly desired

Global operations experience preferred

Continuous Improvement certification preferred; Six Sigma Green Belt a plus

Experience with Workday preferred

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options