Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

The Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist is accountable to develop implement and sustain process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and Xylems Common CI Framework to transform the current culture to a culture of continuous improvement. They must be able to fully understand develop and facilitate CI projects using the Lean Tools. This position must also be able to deliver longterm breakthrough results in the areas of safety quality process delivery productivity and inventory. The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist is an accomplished CI professional.

Core Responsibilities

To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with highly accomplished expertise:

• Using project management skills drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan.
• Create organize communicate and facilitate multiday kaizen events & CI workshops with crossfunctional teams ranging from shop floor to executive leaders.
• Must be proficient and effective in facilitating process mapping 5S VSM and standard work projects with crossfunctional teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea generation and prioritize improvement opportunities with the management teams.
• Analyze data against KPIs highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
• Must be accomplished at using standard tools systems and formats to present data and reporting information in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Act as a change agent in all aspects of work supporting and leading others through change. Mentor and coach employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis processes to identify underlying causes of problems or issues within the organization.
• Influence and engage others in support of CI projects and programs.
• Develop implement and monitor lean training programs based on the site Lean training initiatives.
• Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly inspired to innovate highly empowered to lead and highly accountable to deliver.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
• Must be in successful in achieving goals on the following metrics:

o CI Savings for site

o CI Engagement for site

o CI training delivered for site

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering Business or related field
• At least 5 years of successful planning and of continuous improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts.
• Must have earned or be in process of completing Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating workshops kaizens and training events.
• Ability to coach / mentor / inspire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to assess processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Prior experience in process improvement project management or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey findings and persuade others to adopt changes.
• Ability to manage projects including planning executing monitoring and closing improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in cross functional teams and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and the persistence to drive change in the face of resistance.

Work Environment

• Office: Standard office equipment
• Expectation is to spend at least 50 of the time on the manufacturing floor
• This role will support Morton Grove IL

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Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and reuse. 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.