Water heating and treatment manufacturer scaling efficiency and product innovation globally
A. O. Smith is a 150-year-old public manufacturer of water heating and treatment systems with 12,000+ employees across seven countries and sales in 60+ markets. The tech stack reflects a capital-intensive, process-driven operation: CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor), manufacturing execution (SAP ERP, Ignition PLC, UiPath RPA), and quality systems (Six Sigma, Minitab, SPC). Current hiring is manufacturing-heavy (46 roles) with accelerating velocity, and adoption of MES and OneStream signals investment in production transparency and financial planning — typical moves for a company working to improve manufacturing efficiency and scaling product lines.
Notable leadership hires: Production Lead
A. O. Smith manufactures and sells water heating and water treatment solutions to residential and commercial customers globally. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, with distribution and sales coverage in more than 60 countries. The product portfolio spans water heaters and treatment systems, with ongoing development in HVAC and heat pump integration. Strategic focus areas include new product development, global expansion, acquisitions, and partnerships. The manufacturing footprint and active projects reflect a business managing multi-site operations, capital planning, and multi-year efficiency initiatives alongside sales growth for OEM and service parts.
Core tools: SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor (CAD design), SAP ERP (enterprise resource planning), Ignition (PLC control), UiPath and Blue Prism (RPA), Power BI (analytics), Salesforce (CRM). Quality and process: Six Sigma, Minitab, SPC. Currently adopting MES and OneStream for production execution and financial consolidation.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Operates manufacturing and offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, India, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Sales and distribution reach more than 60 countries globally.
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