Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. **Evoqua, a Xylem brand, Plant Manager (Conroe, Texas) will oversee a 24/7 operations at our ion exchange regeneration facility. Deep understanding of people management, budget controls (P&L) supply management, ion exchange processes, resin handling, and chemical safety practices** **Our largest Plant, we generate 1.4 million cubic feet of product volume. We are also investing capital into the facility and upgrading production equipment!** **This individual will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the team, efficient production, maintaining high standards of environmental compliance, and leading a team of production and maintenance personnel. The Plant Manager will also play a key role in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and supporting product development in collaboration with EHS, Engineering, and Sustainability teams.** **People Manager- roughly 20 Direct Reports and 28 employees assigned** **Key Responsibilities:** **Operations Management:** **Proven experience implementing and managing** **Just-in-Time inventory systems** **to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower carrying costs.** **Oversee the day-to-day regeneration of ion exchange resins, columns, and systems.** **Optimize plant throughput, without sacrificing quality or yield while minimizing downtime and waste.** **Ensure adherence to production schedules, inventory targets, and customer delivery requirements.** **Partner with Service and Sales teams to drive initiatives to improve quality and customer experience** **Team Leadership:** **Lead and develop plant staff including supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel.** + Skilled in **motivating and developing team members** , providing coaching, feedback, and performance management to support professional growth **Promote a strong culture of safety excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.** **Conduct performance reviews, training, and staff development initiatives.** **Develop and implement training programs to keep team members updated on trends and strategies.** **Reinforce Xylem’s commitment to a High Impact Culture - Inspired to innovate, Empowered to lead and Accountable to deliver.** **Process & Technical Oversight:** **Monitor ion exchange process parameters, resin regeneration cycles, and media handling systems.** **Collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot process issues and support new product scale-up.** **Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and batch records.** **Maintenance & Reliability:** **Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for production equipment, filtration systems, pumps, and reactors.** **Coordinate with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime and ensure operational reliability.** **Compliance & Safety:** **Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local safety, environmental, and quality regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO standards).** **Conduct risk assessments and support audits and inspections.** **Implement and enforce safety programs, including training and incident investigations.** **Budget & Cost Control:** **Proven track record in** **developing, managing, and optimizing budgets** **to support strategic goals while maintaining financial discipline.** **Develop and manage the plant’s operating budget, capital projects, and cost-saving initiatives.** **Analyze operational costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.** **Develop and manage resource sustainability projects to reduce waste and water consumption.** **Qualifications:** **Preferred Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.** **7+ years of experience in chemical or water treatment plant operations (or closely related field)** **At least 4 years in a supervisory or management role with direct reports** **Familiarity with regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA, REACH, etc.).** **Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.** **Experience with ERP systems, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies** **Strong background in Lean Manufacturing including process flow, 5S, inventory reduction and Value Stream Mapping.** **Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with customer and across multiple levels of the organization** **Preferred Skills:** **Deep understanding of ion exchange processes, resin handling, and chemical safety practices.** **Hands-on experience with** **resin regeneration** **,** **acid/caustic handling** **, and** **water purification systems** **.** **Knowledge of ion exchange applications in** **industrial water treatment** **,** **pharmaceuticals** **, or** **semiconductors** **.** **Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence.** **Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position** **The estimated salary range for this position is $93,900.00 to $135,000.00 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.** **\#LI-JRT05** Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.   Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation