Are you…

Interested in working for an international and diverse company?

Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to sustainability?

Are you looking for a company that will help you expand your lean skill set?

If so, read on!

Protecting water, the most valuable resource, and driving sustainability is very close to our hearts. You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment.

We offer:

• Professional onboarding and training options

• Unlimited development opportunities and a powerful team

• Work that makes a difference in the world

• Permissive vacation policy, health benefits & 401(k) starting day 1!

• and more!

About the role:

The Operations Manager is responsible for multiple production areas and distribution. Your role will drive the continuous improvement of processes and systems in support of strategic and policy deployment objectives known as Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Including safety initiatives, production capacity planning, productivity improvements, capital project support, risk analysis, and new product/process definition with Research and Development (R&D). This position will have multiple area managers reporting to them.

This position is part of the Hach Leadership team located in Ames, IA and will be onsite each day.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Accountable for managing daily progress in assigned areas

• Responsible for managing and mentoring of supervisors, professional staff, and/or production associates

• Accountable for process improvements to achieve KPI goals for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity and engagement

• Participate in, facilitate, and/or train kaizen or improvement project teams. We use lean manufacturing tools in everything we do

• Collaborate effectively with other managers to achieve overall goals using shared resources

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical (physical science or engineering) or business related field or relevant experience in lieu of degree

• 5-10 years of experience in direct supervisory role including success collaborating cross-functionally across levels

• Demonstrated success in leading and developing your teams

• Proven experience and knowledge of various manufacturing/ distribution processes required

• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or six-sigma a plus

At Hach (www.hach.com), we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every associate plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.

As part of our team, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs. You’ll also belong to a respectful and collaborative community that fosters career growth and professional development. You’ll be supported by resources that make a positive difference in your life because, at Hach, we value your authenticity and want your talents to shine.

Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us

Hach is proud to be a Water Quality company in Veralto (NYSE: VLTO). Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. That is the tomorrow Veralto is creating today. Veralto is a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions made up of over 16,000 associates across our Water Quality and Product Identification segments all united by a powerful purpose: Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources.

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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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