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.

THE ROLE: The Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist is accountable to develop implement and sustain process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and transform the current culture to a culture of continuous improvement. These process improvement initiatives are driven throughout the organization and often extended to suppliers and customers. The expectation is to deliver long-term breakthrough results in the areas of safety quality delivery productivity and inventory.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan.
• Drive the lean foundational platform and site transformation plans.
• Assist in designing new procedures and methods for operational processes by utilizing project charters with deliverables.
• Work with site leaders to identify modify and sustain changes including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea generation leading projects and initiatives from idea generation to execution.
• Mentor and coach employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a change agent to the site/organization.
• Develop and conduct lean training based on the site Lean training initiatives.
• Own Lean Maturity Element of XPS and improvement initiatives for the site. Partner with site leaders on strategy and deployment of maturity objectives.
• Facilitate multi-day kaizen events & workshops with cross-functional teams ranging from shop floor to executive leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA Degree
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Tools; Goal Deployment 5S Standard Work VSM VM/MDI Problem Solving etc.
• 5 to 10 years of successful execution of continuous improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency effectiveness and tangible financial benefit.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Hands-on and demonstrated experience with continuous improvement programs including deployment of lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Experience in facilitating workshop kaizen and training events.
• Demonstrated successful project management experience and acumen.
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to coach / mentor / inspire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Environment:

• Office: Standard office equipment
• Expectation is to spend at least 50% of the time on the manufacturing floor

At Xylem we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation marital status medical conditions or disability genetic information age or other non-merit factors.

The estimated salary range for this position is $100000to $110000 plus 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.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the worlds water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used conserved and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move treat analyze monitor and return water to the environment in public utility industrial residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water electric and gas utilities.

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 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.