Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

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.
• Assist in designing new procedures and methods for operational processes,
  by utilizing project charters with deliverables.  Will work with site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea generation.  Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to execution.
• Mentor employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives and 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 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; 5S, Standard Work, VSM, MDI, FMEA, etc.
• 3 to 5 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

Salary range:

$62,000.00 - $99,000.00

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 diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.