Posted:
6/2/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Montecchio Maggiore, Veneto, Italy ⋅ Veneto, Italy
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
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THE ROLE:
For our Manufacturing site in Montecchio Maggiore (VI) with over 800 employees we are seeking a Senior CI Specialist - Operations (Lean)
The Ci specialist, under the supervision of the CI Manager, is responsible for leading and facilitating project teams to improve critical business processes, drive financial results and lean manufacturing principles within Operations.
The CI Specialist must fulfill the needs of the company in a manner that is consistent with the site’s vision and values and spread CI Culture through training and coaching activities.
Strategic Analysis
Supporting the definition and implementation of the overall site operations strategic plan, developing the local business, and ensuring the connections across the site functions.
Develop and support methods and systems to reach the strategic goals, objectives, and metrics.
Support a clear vision agreed upon with the functional leaders to drive the deployment. CI has to promote good results and celebrate them to get people engaged.
Process Improvement & Optimization:
Leading and coordinating improvement projects by facilitating events with the support of cross-functional team members, to address bottlenecks and pain points throughout the full process under analysis.
Guiding the team members to help them address challenges affecting productivity, quality and lead time of manufacturing processes.
Promoting the culture of standard work across manufacturing processes to simplify the business and increase the quality of the outputs.
Guaranteeing integration across different projects/processes and coordinating the improvements to accomplish the project goals.
Project Management:
Coordination of projects with different size and complexity delivering success within given scope and timeframe.
Supporting teams from a methodological point of view and teamwork attitude, guiding the execution of projects with the Lean Six Sigma problem-solving methodology.
Developing business cases and financial analyses for evaluating the business impact/benefits of the improvement actions delivered.
Managing the communication through the project team and with internal/external stakeholders, addressing priority challenges, and coordinating risk mitigation to minimize project impact.
Tracking project status updates & results to achieve the annual operating plan.
Identifying opportunities, scouting for new ideas of improvement in manufacturing processes and selecting the right projects in terms of business benefit.
Training & Development:
Identifying potential project team members into the organization.
Training colleagues to increase their knowledge of LSS tools with the aim of spreading the CI culture.
Coaching colleagues who lead Continuous improvement projects / problem-solving activities to guide them through the LSS certification path.
Capturing project case histories that can be reused for other improvement initiatives and sharing them as best practices.
Qualifications required:
LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
CONTRACT: full time, permanent
SMART WORKING: 2 days per week (After the first period of training)
BENEFIT: Company bonus + canteen
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.
Website: https://www.xylem.com/
Headquarter Location: Rye, New York, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 2008
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Commercial ⋅ Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Water Purification