Zurn Elkay Water Solutions · 8 hours ago
Product Manager III - Sustaining
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a leading international supplier of plumbing and water delivery solutions. The Sustaining Product Manager for Drinking Water is responsible for leading the sustaining and supply chain product roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational efficiency goals while collaborating with various teams to enhance product performance and customer experience.
ConsultingManufacturingWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Lead the Sustaining & Supply Chain Roadmap: Develop and maintain the executive roadmap for sustaining and supply chain projects within the Drinking Water category, aligning business objectives and customer expectations
Own the Sustaining Project Funnel: Build and manage the sustaining project idea funnel, prioritizing initiatives that drive quality improvements, cost reductions, and supply continuity
Drive 80/20 Strategy Execution: Lead portfolio simplification and standardization efforts across the Drinking Water product line to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer focus
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sourcing teams to deliver sustaining initiatives on time and within budget
Replacement Parts: Own the strategy and execution of parts business to optimize product offering and maximize profit within the category
Product Lifecycle Ownership: Monitor and manage existing products throughout their lifecycle to ensure ongoing competitiveness, compliance, and manufacturability
Support Supply Chain Optimization: Identify and execute opportunities to mitigate risk, enhance material availability, and improve production flow through product changes or sourcing adjustments
Provide Technical Training: Develop and deliver training materials for internal stakeholders, sales representatives, and customers to strengthen technical product knowledge and confidence
Customer and Field Support: Serve as a technical point of contact for product-related inquiries, field applications, and issue resolution
Data-Driven Decision Making: Use analytics to measure project performance, cost savings, and product health, providing insights that guide strategic priorities
Champion Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of simplification, operational excellence, and data-based decision-making throughout the Drinking Water product organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred
7+ years of experience in Product Management, Engineering, or Operations, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial products environment
Proven experience leading sustaining initiatives or 80/20 portfolio simplification programs
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, cost reduction, and value engineering principles
Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Technical aptitude with the ability to translate engineering concepts into customer value
Proficiency in data analysis and product performance reporting
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
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!
Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a supplier of clean water products for the residential, commercial, education, and industrial sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
Craig Wehr
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
David J Pauli
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
MarketScreener
2025-11-11
Company data provided by crunchbase