Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist

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.

We're hiring for a Continuous Improvement Specialist!

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will be responsible for implementing the Continuous Improvement (CI) program in the Dubois, PA manufacturing facility. In this role, the incumbent will engage with members of the operations and manufacturing team to implement CI practices such as continuous flow, pull systems, 5S, and standard work. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

Core responsibilities include :

• Work across leaders and workers to identify, modify, and sustain process changes
• Implement waste reducing and operational efficiency improving initiatives
• Act as a change agent to the site, challenging norms, and implementing continuous improvement processes
• Engage on the shop floor through regular gemba walks and interactions across all shifts
• Enhance CI cultural maturity within the organization
• Mentor training activities and certifications for the site
• Calculate project savings and work with Controller to validate achieved LSS Savings
• Lead cross-functional project teams across the facility both in shop floor and supporting operations
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control and cost reduction activities
• Mobilize problem solving teams and supports groups to streamline processes
• Facilitate rapid improvement kaizen events, including effective preparation and follow-up
• Participate on multiple projects and apply continuous improvement techniques leveraging CI methodologies to solve problems and build new capabilities
• Implement and share best practice benchmarks across the organization
• Learn and develop mastery of CI concepts and tools
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs
Qualifications :
• Required :
• BS Degree in Engineering or Technical field
• 3-5+ years' experience working directly within a commercial manufacturing facility
• CI training with demonstrated hands-on usage of common tools (8 waste, 5S, pareto, RCA, etc.)
• Proven leadership skills to coach and manage teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects
• Experience managing complex projects, meeting set deadlines and budgetary requirements
• Robust knowledge of computer platforms and standard MS office applications
• Excellent communicator with the ability to create and present professional quality presentations and reports
• Be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills for handling multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to coach, mentor, and inspire individuals
• Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective Change Management
• Preferred :
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• 1-3+ years in a supervisory role leading teams
• 1-3+ years of successfully executing continuous improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness resulting in demonstrable tangible financial benefit
• Experience facilitating multi-day workshops including VSM, RCA, 5S, and Kaizen Rapid Improvement events
• Working knowledge of a P&L and sound financial acumen
• Experience training and certifying others in CI tools and methodologies
• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Visio, MS Teams, and Minitab
• Proficiency with AS400 ERP / MRP systems

In this role, the working environment is a mixture of shop floor and office areas, and the physical demands may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting less than 35lbs, and moving about the facility. In addition, this role may require travel up to 10% and occasional off-shift hours to support business needs.

The estimated salary range for this position is $70-90k. 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.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

At 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). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. 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.

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 solutions 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, 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