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Xylem Inc.

CI Lead

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In-Office
7 Locations
100K-120K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
7 Locations
100K-120K Annually
Senior level
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites, delivering training, coaching, and mentoring while analyzing performance trends and promoting lean methodologies.
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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 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 AND TASKS 
  • Support multiple sites to drive cultural lean development and empowerment at a macro level, while supporting transformations and events to eliminate waste from the organization. 
  • Lead CI implementation, standardization, and consistency across multiple sites (CI implementation, training and projects, CI processes, methods and tools to eliminate waste and promote flow).
  • Deliver Training and Coaching to teams and colleagues
  • Work with sites business leads to support their priorities and align CI projects to their needs
  • Proactively identify and communicate areas for operational and strategic improvement and share best practices / learning’s.
  • Mentor and coach in process mapping, 5S, VSM, etc.  events with site cross-functional teams
  • Analyze current and past trends in KPI’s highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
  • Ability to create and finalize standard work documents / procedures and best practices
  • Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly inspired to innovate, highly empowered to lead and highly accountable to deliver.
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business (Master's Degree Preferred)
  • Lean Certification or Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • An excellent professional record with 5-10 years of industry experience in a lean / continuous improvement organization
  • Expert knowledge of lean business system implementation and development; capable of working independently, with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated know-how and experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement Management
  • Demonstrated ability to apply Lean methodologies in non-manufacturing environments (e.g. Services, Transactional)
  • Proven record of financial data management, ability to read and draw conclusions from financial reports and P&L statements.
  • Excellent project management and team-player skills
  • Excellent Presentation skills, Facilitation skills, Influencing skills
  • Superior analytical skills combined with operational strength
  • Strong communication skills, energetic personality / mover and driver
  • Ability to work in and lead a team, showing initiative and commitment
  • Enjoy the challenges of working in an international, dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Ability to drive a project both strategically, and hands-on enough to support at the team level
  • Ability to travel 50% or more if required to cover assign sites

The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 plus bonus.   Starting 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. 

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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.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. 

 

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation 

Top Skills

Continuous Improvement
Lean Management
Six Sigma

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