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 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.

Xylem seeks to hire a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead project teams and to execute projects aligned to critical business priorities. These projects will generate financial results and drive process improvement, cultural maturity, and efficiency.

This position is required to be onsite 5x per week. This role is based at our production site located in Auburn, NY.

Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects designed to analyze and design sequence of operations and work flows to improve efficiencies.
• Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
• Develop and implement project plans to reduce labor hours and costs of manufacturing through Lean Manufacturing.
• Interfaces with other departments to identify improvement opportunities for driving high quality and efficient processes
• Mobilizes problem solving teams and supports groups to streamline processes
• Facilitates kaizen and rapid improvement events to drive continuous improvements in operations and office areas, including effective preparation and follow-up
• Participates on multiple projects and applies continuous improvement techniques leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to solve problems and build new capabilities.
• Shares best practices and develops coordinated plans.
• Be a change agent: challenge organizational leaders to drive continuous improvements and remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes.
• Apply Best in Class benchmarks, cost analysis, Lean Six Sigma techniques to study manufacturing systems and operations. Identify cost and quality improvement projects.
• Expectation to eventually rotate back into the organization and continue spreading improvement mindset
  
  

Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• BS/BA Engineering Degree or Equivalent
• 1-5 years’ experience working within a manufacturing industry utilizing CI methodologies, implementing improvement projects and enabling efficiency, effectiveness and tangible financial benefit
• Enthusiasm for change and knowledge of varying Continuous Improvement toolsets
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining detailed project plans for large scale projects
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective Change Management development and execution
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Desire to learn and obtain new Lean and Six Sigma certification levels
• Efficient knowledge and comfort working with computer systems
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• LSS Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification
• Experience within low volume-high mix manufacturing industries containing machining, assembly, and welding
• Experience working in union environments
• ERP/MRP knowledge and experience
• Robust knowledge of MS office applications including Project and Visio
• Experience with VBA programming and database querying
  
  

Additional Information

Physical Demands

• Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
  
  

Work Environment

Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.

Standard weekly job hours: 40-45 hours

Travel:

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 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.

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