Xylem

Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist - Holland MI


Pay$83428.00 - $112561.00 / year
LocationHolland/Michigan
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

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      Weu2019re Hiring a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist!u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
      u00A0If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! u00A0 Xylem, Inc. u00A0is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the worldu2019s most challenging water issues.u00A0 We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.u00A0 At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program,u00A0 Xylem Watermark!u00A0
      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: u00A0 To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.u00A0
      • 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.u00A0
      • 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.u00A0
      • 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 and 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 andu00A0Six 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:u00A0 Standard office equipment
      • Expectation is to spend at least 50 percent of the time on the manufacturing floor
      SALARY:u00A0
      The estimated salary range for this position is 83,428 to 112,561.u00A0 Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.u00A0 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.u00A0
      u00A0At 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).u00A0 Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.u00A0 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.u00A0u00A0
      Join the global Xylem team today!u00A0 Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the worldu2019s 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.u00A0
      Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.u00A0 Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.u00A0 Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
      #LI-SW2
  • About the company

      Xylem Inc. is a large American water technology provider, in public utility, residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial settings.