About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, TimeMist, TimeWick, and Country Vet. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily planning and productivity of plant operations. Ensure the ongoing safety and environmental aspects of the plant for associates and the Zep Corporation. Maintain the highest integrity programs and processes as they relate to Safety, Environmental, Quality, Service and Cost performance indicators. Execute operations. P&L responsibilities for operational and material expenses.
• Lead and participate in monthly budgeting processes and action planning to meet Key Performance Indicators. Own multi-million annual budgeting process for campus. Fully understand short- and long-term capital needs for facility and how strategic and timely investment can best be leveraged to deliver the lowest possible cost of goods.
• Ideate, vet, and execute ~$2M of annual cost reduction/savings activities utilizing Lean and other continuous improvement tools to maximize Zep Inc.'s financial position. Will need to work closely with all functions of the organization to understand improvement efforts vs actual financial return (savings vs avoidance).
• Develop, coach and mentor direct reports in a timely and effective manner. PMP, Development Plans, Engagement discussions happen on a regular basis. Ensure associates are utilizing tools to track performance, understand losses, identify opportunities, and action plan against sustainable continuous improvement.
• Oversee capital (budget + planning, spending, and execution). Participate and coach project management activities, ensure campus security measures are up-to-date and practical for site. Ensure facility mix and upkeep maintains the service levels and professional appearance standards required by Zep.
• Own, control, improve daily operations activities utilizing a strong KPI framework aimed at driving performance and corrective action. Ensure daily, weekly, monthly performance reviews are in place to understand performance to plan, cost savings pipelines, cost savings planned vs actual, management of improvement pipelines all in order to meet and exceed ZEP's performance requirements.
• Build and develop a high performing manufacturing team via effective leadership, coaching and talent development.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent.
• Area of Study: Engineering, Management
• Five to Seven Years experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality
• Organizational Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Capital Planning, P&L Management, Resource Planning, Coaching and Development
• Manufacturing Lean / Kaizen experience (knowledge and application).
• Ability to analyze data / situations and draw relevant conclusions.
• Computer fundamentals including Microsoft office suite.
• ERP system user experience
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels of workforce including executive leadership.
• Exceptional leadership and team building skills.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations.

Our Values

At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

• Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.

• Passion for Problem Solving: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers' and consumers' lives better.

• Empowerment: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome

• Expertise: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.

• Doing the Right Thing: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply. It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.