Global pool equipment and industrial flow-control manufacturer
Hayward Holdings is a public manufacturer of residential and commercial pool systems, outdoor living equipment, and industrial thermoplastic valves. The tech stack reflects a traditional manufacturing operation—SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365 for ERP, plus Salesforce for sales and marketing—paired with IoT capabilities (SmartPad) for connected pool equipment. Hiring is accelerating across manufacturing and support roles, with active focus on builder-market sales growth and new product launches, while internal projects reveal concurrent pushes on lean manufacturing and supply chain optimization.
Notable leadership hires: Director of Engineering, Engineering Director, Sales Director
Hayward Holdings designs and manufactures pool and outdoor living technology for residential and commercial customers, as well as industrial flow-control products through its Hayward Flow Control division. The product portfolio includes pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, sanitizers, LED lighting, and water features, integrated through IoT-enabled controls. The company operates with 1,001–5,000 employees, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is publicly listed on the NYSE. Current hiring velocity is accelerating, with 90 open roles concentrated in manufacturing, customer support, and sales—signaling capacity expansion in production and field service.
Hayward operates SAP and Oracle for core systems, alongside Microsoft Dynamics 365 for finance, supply chain, and sales. Salesforce and HubSpot manage CRM and marketing; Power BI handles analytics.
Active projects include new product development and launches, sales expansion into the builder market, lean manufacturing improvements, and service network management. Supply chain efficiency and cost control are noted priorities.
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