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As our Autonomous Production Unit (APU) Manager - Brookshire, Texas, you will be organizing and leading all production activities within a designated Autonomous Production Unit at our Brookshire, Texas facility, driving programs that improve safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost reduction, and employee development across the operation. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Brookshire Plant Operations team, you'll create impact by leading continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives that directly support Grundfos's Ignite '27 strategy and Win in the US growth ambitions.  This position reports directly to the Regional Operations Director and will operate daily out of the Brookshire, Texas facility. 

Your main responsibilities include:

• Create and sustain a safe working environment through ongoing training, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and group safety standards
• Lead and manage production supervisors and assembly teams — coaching, empowering, and developing talent through performance evaluations, succession planning, and training matrices
• Drive SQDICP target achievement for the APU, leading daily DAM meetings and utilizing QRQC to resolve nonconformances
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, factory physics) to reduce costs, eliminate waste, lower WIP, and improve bottleneck work centers
• Actively participate in the SIOP process, validate MPS, and organize staffing to meet forecasted sales while keeping costs aligned to budget
• Contribute to plant management strategy, integrate environmental and sustainability goals into operations, and champion GPS improvement efforts

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a results-driven manufacturing leader with deep expertise in lean production, team development, and continuous improvement — someone who leads by example, communicates effectively at all levels, and thrives in a fast-paced, safety-first production environment. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business with 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing production environment and 5+ years managing teams
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification with hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience managing ISO quality systems and implementing safety rules and policies
• Proficiency with SAP (advanced level), ERP systems, and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

It is a plus if you also:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Automotive industry production experience
• Understanding of cost accounting as it applies to product costs and general accounting for income statements and budgeting

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

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The salary range for this position is $102,000.00 - $154,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region, Houston, Texas Region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact hrservices@grundfos.com. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. 

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

We look forward to hearing from you.